Eriocampa

There are around 28 species in the genus globally across the holarctic region. Only a single species is recorded in Britain and Ireland.

The Eriocampa are characterised by large crater-like punctures on the scutellum and mesopleura. The cenchri are small, triangular in shape and set far apart. The frontal lobe of the mesoscutum is transected medially by a groove with the posterior portion flattened in comparison to the domed anterior portion.

Larvae feed on various trees and are often covered with a waxy secretion.

Species list:

Eriocampa ovata (Linnaeus, 1760)

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