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Sawfly

DateSat 2012-05-05

A black and white sawfly, probably Pachyprotasis rapae (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae).  Its larvae have been found growing on a variety of plants including figwort, betony, goldenrod,  ash and hazel (see here).

Photos taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2012-05-02.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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