The status and distribution of the Nationally Rare sawfly Pamphilius fumipennis in Morecambe Bay (and specific areas of South Lancashire, V.C. 59) in 2023

SUMMARY

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (Lancashire Wildlife Trust) were commissioned by Tanyptera Trust, National Museums Liverpool to undertake a targeted survey to look for the Endangered (and regionally very rare) sawfly Pamphilius fumipennis in likely areas of Lancashire (V.C. 60 and V.C. 59).

Pamphilius fumipennis is not confirmed as extant in Lancashire (with likely sites visited both near the only Lancashire record and on sites that showed similar ecology and habitats); it may still occur as a very rare species or could be extinct in the county.

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