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Common Clover-sawfly - Tenthredo arcuata

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Common Clover-sawfly Common Clover-sawfly - Tenthredo arcuata dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 25 Jun 2021, 2:45 p.m. 23 Jun 2021, 3:48 p.m.
Common Clover-sawfly Common Clover-sawfly - Tenthredo arcuata dylan Bristol 29 Aug 2023, 8:29 p.m. 22 Aug 2023, 4:11 p.m.
Common Clover-sawfly Common Clover-sawfly - Tenthredo arcuata dylan Bristol 29 Aug 2023, 8:29 p.m. 22 Aug 2023, 4:11 p.m.
Common Clover-sawfly Common Clover-sawfly - Tenthredo arcuata dylan Bristol 29 Aug 2023, 8:29 p.m. 22 Aug 2023, 4:11 p.m.
Common Clover-sawfly Common Clover-sawfly - Tenthredo arcuata dylan Bristol 29 Aug 2023, 8:29 p.m. 22 Aug 2023, 4:12 p.m.
Common Clover-sawfly Common Clover-sawfly - Tenthredo arcuata dylan Bristol 29 Aug 2023, 8:29 p.m. 22 Aug 2023, 4:12 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: meadows, woodland rides, hedgerows etc. Length: 8 - 11 mm. April to July (sometimes August - second generation). Life story: Larvae are nocturnal feeders. Diet: White Clover (may use other Clovers and Trefoils), Adult: Pollen and Nectar from Buttercups, Umbellifers, Thistles. ID: The base of the antennal segment is usually partially yellow.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Steven Falk

The Sawflies (Symphyta) of Britain and Ireland

www.eakringbirds.com

Wikipedia

Bioimages

GBIF

NBN