AuthorHalstead, A.J.
Year2004
TitleBerberis Sawfly, Arge berberidis Schrank (Hymenoptera: Argidae), a pest new to Britain
TypePaper
SourceBr. J. Ent. Nat. Hist. Vol 17(3): 131-135.
IllustrationsHalf-tone cover photograph and line drawings
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

First records of this black sawfly that is now common and widespread.

Can be downloaded from BHL.

Examine Stereo Microscope
Specimen PreparationGeneitalia required for both sexes of adults, although the larvae can be recoginsed from the food plant.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentArge berberidisBarberry Sawfly, Barberry FusehornAnimalia: Hymenoptera: Argidae
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