Sawfly
Eutomostethus ephippium
Description
Body length 5 - 7mm. A black sawfly with a bright red thorax and darkly shaded wings.
Habitat
Meadows and grassy areas. The larvae feed on grasses, particularly Poa species.
Status and distribution
Widespread in England and Wales, less common in Scotland. Fairly common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best time to see
May to July.