Macrophya albipuncta
One of the smaller, predominantly black, Macrophya species. This species has white marks on the sides of the apical margins of the tergites and the sternites. The stigma is pale-centred but with dark margins. The head is shining with sparse punctures. The eyes are green in life.
Macrophya albipuncta larvae are free feeding on crane's-bills.
Jump to other Macrophya species
Size: 6 - 8mm
Status: Local and uncommon
Distribution: England, Scotland
Flight period: June
Plant associations: Geranium spp. (crane's-bills)
The National Biodiversity Network records are shown on the map below. (See terms and conditions)
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- Macrophya albipuncta female Credit Nils-Uno Svensson
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- Macrophya albipuncta female Credit Nils-Uno Svensson
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- Macrophya albipuncta late instar Credit John Grearson
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- Macrophya albipuncta early instar Credit John Grearson
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- Macrophya albipuncta ova capsules Credit John Grearson
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