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Geranium Mandrel - Ametastegia carpini

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Geranium Mandrel Geranium Mandrel - Ametastegia carpini dylan Laundry Lane 17 May 2022, 4:17 p.m. 8 May 2022, 1:27 p.m.
Geranium Mandrel Geranium Mandrel - Ametastegia carpini dylan Laundry Lane 17 May 2022, 4:17 p.m. 8 May 2022, 1:27 p.m.
Geranium Mandrel Geranium Mandrel - Ametastegia carpini dylan Laundry Lane 17 May 2022, 4:17 p.m. 8 May 2022, 1:27 p.m.
Geranium Mandrel Geranium Mandrel - Ametastegia carpini dylan Laundry Lane 27 Feb 2025, 5:54 p.m. 6 May 2024, 3:32 p.m.
Geranium Mandrel Geranium Mandrel - Ametastegia carpini dylan Laundry Lane 27 Feb 2025, 5:54 p.m. 6 May 2024, 3:32 p.m.
Geranium Mandrel Geranium Mandrel - Ametastegia carpini dylan Laundry Lane 27 Feb 2025, 5:54 p.m. 6 May 2024, 3:32 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and probably fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Anywhere with Geraniums such as gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, woodland, hedgerows etc. Very similar to Ametastegia tenera (particularly the males) but the centre of the scutellum is shining and impunctate.

Useful Links:

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The Sawflies (Symphyta) of Britain and Ireland

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