Allantus cingulatus

Description

Allantus cingulatus is a mainly black sawfly with a fairly wide yellow band on the abdomen.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Well vegetated areas. It is associated with various species of the rose family.

When to see it

Late spring and summer.

UK Status

A local species mainly found in England and south Wales.

VC55 Status

Infrequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Sawflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hymenoptera
Family:
Tenthredinidae
Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
17/05/2011 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
23/05/2014 (Nicholls, David)

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