This is quite a brightly coloured sawfly which I often see in my garden during the spring and summer months. They grow up to 7mm (0.3in) long, and are seen around the plant Bugle Ajuga reptans, which is one of the plants the larvae feed on. The commonest of the Athalia and widespread in Britain. Often seen in gardens.
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August 2017, rear garden, Staffordshire, England.
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They should be seen even here in Malta, but so tiny they are hardly visible. Unless you have very sharp eyes. 😀 Great picture!
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Thank you, Anita 🙂
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Cannot believe how small this is, yet how perfectly sharp you manage the capture. Expert in the house!! 😊
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Thank you very much, Diana 🙂 If they just keep still for a few moments for me to take the shot it gives me a chance.
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Insects dash away from my lens all the time. It’s very obtrusive to the shy Canadian bugs ☺️
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🙂
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