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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Eutomostethus ephippium
HYMENOPTERA > SYMPHYTA > Tenthredinidae > Blennocampinae > Phymatocerini
A small (4-5mm body length) black sawfly with a red/orange-backed thorax and mesopleural (sides), that is superficially similar in general appearance to the larger Alder Sawfly species Eriocampa ovata.
The species is fairly common especially in the south of the country where it can be seen from May to June, and sometimes again in August. The larvae feed on soft grasses.
Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase | June 21
Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase | June 21
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