Rhogogaster viridis (Linnaeus, 1758)
One of several green Sawflies, commonly found on or flying around low vegetation. Rhogogaster viridis is the commonest, being found widely in the Sherwood Forest area and at many other sites we visit. This one was photographed during survey work at a newly created wildlife garden in New Ollerton.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Rhogogaster viridis
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Netherfield Wildlife Group. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Darren Matthews.

You can contribute your own records to help us gain an accurate status of this species in Nottinghamshire. Send an Excel spreadsheet of your records via the 'contact us' link at the top of the homepage.

Updated January 2016
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