Figwort sawfly

Tenthredo scrophulariae

The Figwort sawfly is a small, friendly insect that loves to munch on plants. It has a shiny body and can be found in gardens and fields, where it helps nature by being part of the food chain.

Hábitat: Gardens and fields

Aspecto

The Figwort sawfly is a medium-sized insect with a black and bright yellow striped body, visually mimicking a wasp. It has a robust, unconstricted 'waist' unlike true wasps, and clear wings with dark veins. Its antennae are slender and black.

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Figwort sawfly

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Female sawflies have a special 'saw' on their tummy for laying eggs in plants!

Figwort sawfly larvae sometimes mimic bird droppings to hide from hungry birds!

Some sawfly larvae curl into an 'S' shape when disturbed, ready to defend themselves!

Their larvae have many extra tummy legs, making them look unique among insects!

Habilidades especiales

Figwort sawfly larvae can absorb chemicals from their host plants, making them distasteful to predators.

Female sawflies have a saw-like tool called an ovipositor to precisely cut into plant stems for laying eggs.

Its bold yellow and black stripes mimic a wasp, tricking predators into thinking it can sting, even though it can't.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura: 20-30 mm
Tamaño: 10-15 mm
Esperanza de vida: 10-30 días
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Larvae munch on figwort leaves, while adults sip nectar from flowers.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae eat plant leaves, but adults drink nectar and pollen.

Alimentos principales

Scrophularia nodosa
Scrophularia auriculata
Nectar

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Common figwort

Scrophularia nodosa

Larvae strip leaves from these plants.

pollinates

Brooklime

Veronica beccabunga

Adults visit flowers for nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Birds often prey on their larvae and adults.

eaten by

Cross Orbweaver

Araneus diadematus

Spiders can catch adults in their webs.

Rasgos

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.