Empria sexpunctata
Wings slightly infuscated. Paired pale patches on tergites 2 to 4 (or 5 in the male). Claws with a strong inner tooth. Antennae longer than the abdomen in the male and as long as the abdomen in the female.
Empria sexpunctata larvae feed on water avens.
Size: Approx. 6 - 7.5mm
Status: Widespread
Distribution: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland
Flight period: May to June
Plant associations: Geum rivale (water avens)
The National Biodiversity Network records are shown on the map below. (See terms and conditions)
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- Empria sexpunctata male Credit Andrew Green
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- Empria sexpunctata male Credit Andrew Green
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- Empria sexpunctata male penis valve Credit Andrew Green
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- Empria sexpunctata male head detail Credit Andrew Green
References:
Benson, R.B., 1952. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. Hymenoptera, Symphyta, Vol 6, Section 2(a-c), Royal Entomological Society, London
Liston A, Knight G, Sheppard D, Broad G, Livermore L (2014) Checklist of British and Irish Hymenoptera - Sawflies, ‘Symphyta’. Biodiversity Data Journal 2: e1168. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.2.e1168