Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae
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Food Plant: Alnus
glutinosa (Alder) and Alnus
cordata (Italian Alder)
Mine: Univoltine: autumn Pupa: Inside mine in a disc shaped cocoon Notes: The ventral view of the larva is seen here - note the short feet (a distinguishing feature from F.dohrnii). In the winter it enters a prepupal stage (as illustrated), losing its pigmentation. Image:© Rob Edmunds Data: 20.iii.2005, Fleet, Hants, VC12 |