Common Green Sawfly

Tenthredo mesomela

Common Green Sawfly Tenthredo mesomela

TQ4792 27/05/2022 ©Raymond Small

The Common Green Sawfly is also known as the  Black-backed Sawfly. It is large (9-13mm) with a black back and an apple green body, flying from May until July. Its larvae feed on a wide range of plants. Very similar to Tenthredo mioceras.

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