Halidamia affinis - Halidamia affinis

This is a dark winged, orange bodied sawfly. The legs are also yellowy-orange.

Well vegetated areas, especially where Common Cleavers or other Galium species are present.

Best from May to August.

The larvae feed on various Galium species.

Widespread and thought to be fairly frequent in England and Wales.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.