Strongylogaster multifasciata
Strongylogaster multifasciata
Description
Though wasp-like in appearance, it is harmless to humans. The abdomen is striped in females; more uniformly orange in males.
Similar Species
Strongylogaster xanthocera.
See https://www.sawflies.org.uk/strongylogaster-multifasciata/ for differences.
Recording advice
This species has a red ID rating and unless identified by a known expert you must provide a satisfactory explanation of how it was identified for the record to be accepted.
Habitat
Anywhere that Bracken is present.
Life History
This sawfly breeds on ferns and Bracken
UK Status
Widespread in Britain in suitable habitats, though under recorded.
VC55 Status
Local in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020



