One of the smaller black and yellow banded species. The fore wing stigma is bicolorous being yellow with a darker apex.

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Associated with dry heaths and chalk downs, especially where Perforate St John's-wort is present.

Late April to June.

Larvae feed on St John's-wort.

An uncommon species mainly recorded in the southern half of Britain.

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.  The 2020 record from Ketton is only the second record for VC55.

https://www.sawflies.org.uk/tenthredo-zona/