探検昆虫

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.

生息地: Gardens and fields

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraTenthredinidaeTenthredo
Figwort sawfly
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Figwort sawfly

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Plant Power Shield

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

能力

Living Drill Bit

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

能力

Wasp Impersonator

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

サイズと詳細

翼開長
20-30 mm
サイズ
10-15 mm
寿命
10-30 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Larvae eat plant leaves, but adults drink nectar and pollen.

主な食物

  • Scrophularia nodosa
  • Scrophularia auriculata
  • Nectar

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

These insects are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

よくある質問

Figwort sawflyの翼開長は何ですか?

20-30 mm

Figwort sawflyのサイズは何ですか?

10-15 mm

Figwort sawflyの寿命は何ですか?

10-30 日

Figwort sawflyは何を食べますか?

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

Figwort sawflyは通常どこに生息していますか?

Gardens and fields

Figwort sawflyはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Figwort sawflyの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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