Solomons-seal Sawfly

Solomons-seal Sawfly - Phymatocera aterrima

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Alternative names
Solomons Seal Sawfly
Description

The adult sawfly is 8-9 mm long and all black. Larvae are off-white in colour and fleshy-looking.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Please note the host plant.

Habitat

Anywhere that Solomon's-seal is found.

When to see it

Adults May and June.

Life History

The larvae feed on Solomon's-seal in summer. The pupation takes place in the ground. The pupa overwinters.

UK Status

Scattered records from throughout Britain, but mainly from England.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland is not known.

Further Information

https://www.sawflies.org.uk/phymatocera-aterrima/

  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    30 April 2014
    on Solomon's seal
  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    05 July 2013
  • egaten
    Thurlaston garden
    10 May 2022
  • egaten
    Thurlaston garden
    13 May 2015
  • Keith Hextall
    Garratt's Croft, Sapcote
    04 July 2015
    larvae on Solomon's-seal
  • egaten
    Thurlaston garden
    20 June 2014

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