Recognising the genus
1. Sargus bipunctatus (Twin-spot Centurion) - confirmed by rearing
A great set of images by Nicola Garnham, showing the larva and puparium of Sargus bipunctatus and the adult male that was reared from them.
Two larvae found near base of garden damson tree, in rough grass and leaf litter, 17 March 2019 | Larva |
Larvae | Puparium (above) and a deceased larva (below) at 2 May 2019 |
Empty puparium at 11 July 2019 | The adult male that emerged |