Tenthredopsis nassata

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Description

This species has orangey brown abdomen, legs and antennae, whilst the head is yellow and black.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Rough grassland, meadows and other grassy places.

When to see it

May to August

Life History

Larvae feed on various grasses.

UK Status

A widespread and common British species

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Further Information

https://www.sawflies.org.uk/tenthredopsis-nassata/

  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    08 June 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Western Park
    14 June 2014
  • David Nicholls
    Western Park
    14 June 2014
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    08 June 2009
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    22 May 2009
  • Annie Smith
    Charnwood Lodge
    02 June 2016
  • David Gould
    Aylestone Meadows, Spearwort Fields
    21 June 2020
    female

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
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Species profile

Species group:
insect - hymenopteran
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hymenoptera
Family:
Tenthredinidae
Records on NatureSpot:
12
First record:
22/05/2009 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
04/06/2025 (Timms, Sue)

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  • Annie Smith
    Charnwood Lodge
    02 June 2016
  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    10 June 2018
  • David Gould
    Aylestone Meadows, Spearwort Fields
    21 June 2020
    female
  • Kate Nightingale
    Charnwood Lodge
    02 June 2016
  • Annie Smith
    Charnwood Lodge
    02 June 2016