Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Any ideas on this?
Posted by LordV on 25-02-2006 11:34
#1
Taken last year around 20th May South Coast UK. Not certain of the size but between 1 to 2 cms. Seemed to be black all over including the wings with no visible markings- 2 pairs of wings?
Thanks Brian V.
Edited by LordV on 25-02-2006 11:35
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 25-02-2006 13:48
#2
Hello Brian,
This is a Hymenoptera in the Symphyta, the so called Sawflies.
I think this one belongs to the family Tenthredinidae!
Greetings,
Edited by Gerard Pennards on 25-02-2006 13:48
Posted by Jan Willem on 25-02-2006 13:51
#3
Hi Brian,
It is a member of the Symphyta. My guess would be Tenthredinidae.
Jan Willem
Posted by LordV on 25-02-2006 13:57
#4
Ah thanks- this makes sense now- Think it is Phymatocera aterrima -Solomons seal sawfly- I get this every year (the caterpillars) and this was taken near the plant :)
Here's a pic of one
Brian V.
Edited by LordV on 26-02-2006 12:41