Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Any ideas on this?

Posted by LordV on 25-02-2006 10:34
#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.

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Edited by LordV on 25-02-2006 10:35

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 25-02-2006 12:48
#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 12:48

Posted by Jan Willem on 25-02-2006 12:51
#3
Hi Brian,

It is a member of the Symphyta. My guess would be Tenthredinidae.

Jan Willem

Posted by LordV on 25-02-2006 12:57
#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 Smile

Here's a pic of one

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Brian V.
Edited by LordV on 26-02-2006 11:41