Macrophya albicincta (von Paula Schrank, 1776)

valerian sawfly

on Sambucus, Valeriana, Viburnum

parasite

Larvae free on the leaves.

host plants

Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae, narrowly polyphagous

Sambucus ebulus, nigra, racemosa; Valeriana officinalis; Viburnum opulus.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2020).

synonyms

Macrophya albocincta.

references

Beneš & Holuša (2015a), Benson (1961a), Gyurkovics & Haris (2012a), Haris (2018a), Hoop (1983a), Liston (1983a), Savina & Chevin (2012a), Savina & Liston (2009a).