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Figwort sawfly Sint-Joris-Weert (2011). It is a sawfly that imitates wasps appearance. 10 mm. Their name is because the larvae feed on the flowers of the figwort (Scrophularia sp.). The adults prey on otehr smaller insects. Belgium,Geotagged,Summer,Tenthredo marginella,Tenthredo scrophulariae Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Figwort sawfly

Sint-Joris-Weert (2011). It is a sawfly that imitates wasps appearance. 10 mm. Their name is because the larvae feed on the flowers of the figwort (Scrophularia sp.). The adults prey on otehr smaller insects.

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Hello, Marta. I came across this early photo of yours while checking the Tenthredo species. I removed the species identification, because it is not Tenthredo scophulariae. T.scophularia has orange antennae, which distinguish it from the other Tenthredo species. Also the yellow markings on the abdomen are different. Most probably your photo is of Tenthredo vespa, but I am not quite sure. I shall make some further research. Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
    1. View Patomarazul's profile
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      Many thanks for the correction! I think it could be this one: http://www.species.be/nl/4263
      T. marginella, according to location and appearance. What do you think?       Posted 4 years ago
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        Oh, yes, I think that's the match. Nice, you have found it. The record of this species is already created in JD. Have a nice weekend. Posted 4 years ago
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          Super! many thanks for checking, Cheers! Posted 4 years ago

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The Tenthredo marginella

Tenthredo marginella is a sawfly in the tenthredinidae family. Its larvae look a lot like caterpillars, and in some countries are therefore called "bastard caterpillars".

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 26, 2016. Captured Aug 15, 2011 18:11 in Dijlestraat 11, 3051 Oud-Heverlee, Belgium.
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  • SP550UZ
  • f/3.5
  • 10/600s
  • ISO50
  • 9.84mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.