Hemichroa australis is a species of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae.
Description Hemichroa australis can reach a length of about . Head and thorax are bright red, while the mesopleuron and the abdomen are shiny black.
This sawfly is similar to Hemichroa crocea, which has a bright orange abdomen and legs.
Larvae feed on alder (Alnus species) and birch (Betula species).
Distribution This species can be found in most of Europe.
References
External links The sawflies (Symphyta) of Britain and Ireland Bembix Mattelart