Common Green Tenthredo

Tenthredo mesomela

Description

Body length 9.5 - 13mm. A black and green species with slightly smoked wings with a long black stigma. 

Habitat

Woodland edge and hedgerows plus flowery meadows. The adults feed on pollen and nectar and some small insects. The larvae feed on a variety of plants, including Buttercups.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread in Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

May to July.

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - June 3rd 2014

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - June 3rd 2014

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - June 5th 2012

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - June 5th 2011

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - June 14th 2016

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - June 3rd 2019

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - June 3rd 2019

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - June 8th 2016

  • Common Green Tenthredo - Tenthredo mesomela - with prey, a midge - May 28th 2012