# Tenthredo olivacea

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***Tenthredo olivacea*** is a sawfly species belonging to the family [Tenthredinidae](/source/Tenthredinidae) (common sawflies), subfamily [Tenthredininae](/source/Tenthredininae).[1]

## Description

*Tenthredo olivacea* can reach a length of about 8–14 millimetres (0.31–0.55 in). This sawfly has a green body and a green head, with dark green eyes. Head, thorax and abdomen have black markings. The dorsal surface of femur, tibia and tarsus shows a black line. Wings are hyaline with black veins. Though similar to *[Rhogogaster viridis](/source/Rhogogaster_viridis)*, it has a thinner body. Moreover *R. viridis* shows black rings on tarsi.[2]

Adults can be found from May to August. They feed pollen, nectar, honeydew and small insect, while larvae feed on various herbaceous plants.[3]

## Distribution

This species can be found in most of Europe.[4]

## References

1. [Biolib](https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id63715/)

1. [Nature Spot](http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/tenthredo-olivacea)

1. [Naturspaziergang.de](http://www.naturspaziergang.de/Pflanzenwespen/Tenthredo_olivacea.htm)

1. [Fauna Europaea](https://web.archive.org/web/20141029105737/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=354434)

## External links

- [Bembix.de](http://www.bembix.de/gallery/symphyta-htm/tenthredo_olivacea_2.htm)

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