Saturday, 04 February 2012

Birch Sawfly

Scientific Name: 
Cimbex femoratus
Length: 
21mm

Description

The adult Birch Sawfly is large with yellow-tipped antennae and yellow on the base of its abdomen. Wings are smoky brown colour with dark brown margins.

Distribution

local.

Habitat

Favours birch woods with the larvae feeding on birch leaves.