Dolerus niger (Linnaeus 1767) (Family Tenthredinidae)

Length: 10-11mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? ? ? May - July
(Earliest: 30.4)

Biotopes:
Meadows

Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)

Several Poaceae
Food:
(Adult)

Anthriscus sylvestris Nectar, Pollen

Meum athamanticum Nectar, Pollen
Parasitoids:
Perilissus variator Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae

Nature Spot: Dolerus niger
Plant Parasites of Europe: Dolerus niger


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