Macrophya albicincta (Schrank 1776) (Family Tenthredinidae)


Larva on Sambucus nigra

Length: 10-11mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? (Earliest: 15.6) ? April - July
(Earliest: 5.5)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Wet Meadows
Food:
(Larva)
(Polyphagous)

Sambucus

Valeriana officinalis

Viburnum opulus
Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Phyllomya volvulus Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae

Nature Spot: Macrophya albicincta sensu lato
Plant Parasites of Europe: Macrophya albicincta


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