Iris Sawfly (Rhadinoceraea micans)

Iris Sawfly, a reference photo — Photo: Chiswick Chap · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Rhadinoceraea micans, the iris sawfly, is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae. Native to Europe, the larvae—more often noticed than the adults—can occur in large numbers causing damage to garden plants such as the yellow iris or flag, Iris pseudacorus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Iris Sawfly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Phymatocera aterrima

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Tenthredinidae
Genus: Rhadinoceraea
Species: Rhadinoceraea micans

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