Early stages - genus Sargus

Recognising the genus

ID features for Sargus

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.

Sargus bipunctatus larvae 1

Two larvae found near base of garden damson tree, in rough grass and leaf litter, 17 March 2019

Sargus bipunctatus larvae 2

Larva

Sargus bipunctatus larvae 3

Larvae

Sargus bipunctatus larvae 4

Puparium (above) and a deceased larva (below) at 2 May 2019

Sargus bipunctatus larvae 5

Empty puparium at 11 July 2019

Sargus bipunctatus reared adult

The adult male that emerged