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Perginae sp. (subfamily)

Unidentified pergine sawfly at Watson, ACT

Perginae sp. (subfamily) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Perginae sp. (subfamily) 9 Mar 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Perga sp. (genus) 8 Mar 2022 waltraud

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most likely P. dorsalis which I noticed at this site. Notice that abdomen (2 blackish segments) of most larvae point in one direction (bottom of image) the group was moving as a whole towards west (top of image)

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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 27 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 27 May 2024 by waltraud
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Mount Majura - 6 May 2024 by MAX
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra subsp. falcata (Rough Spear-grass) at The Fair, Watson - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra subsp. falcata (Rough Spear-grass) at The Fair, Watson - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at The Fair, Watson - 31 Mar 2024 by MAX
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Mount Majura - 25 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at The Fair, Watson - 25 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Mount Majura - 20 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at The Fair, Watson - 10 Mar 2024 by abread111
Aristida ramosa (Purple Wire Grass) at The Fair, Watson - 5 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at The Fair, Watson - 5 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Mount Majura - 5 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Mount Majura - 4 Mar 2024 by abread111
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by abread111
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by abread111
Epilobium billardiereanum subsp. cinereum (Variable Willow-herb) at Mount Majura - 9 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Mount Majura - 9 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Delena cancerides (Social huntsman spider) at Watson, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Phallus rubicundus (Phallus rubicundus) at Mount Majura - 29 Jan 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Cullen tenax (Tough Scurf-Pea) at Mount Majura - 25 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Mount Majura - 23 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Mount Majura - 19 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist) at Mount Majura - 1 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Mount Majura - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Mount Majura - 11 Nov 2023 by Steve818
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 9 Oct 2023 by waltraud
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by waltraud
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Watson, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Watson, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Hypocisseis suturalis (Cherry Ballart Jewel Beetle) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Steve_Bok
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by WalterEgo
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Felis catus (Feral Cat) at Watson, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Lasiopsylla rotundipennis (Yellowbox lerp) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus (Black-thighed jumper) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Lasiopsylla rotundipennis (Yellowbox lerp) at Watson, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by waltraud
Delena cancerides (Social huntsman spider) at Watson, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by MAX
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Watson, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by waltraud
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Watson, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by abread111
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Watson, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by MAX
Vittadinia gracilis (New Holland Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Watson, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by MAX
Eriococcidae sp. on Eucalyptus blakelyi (Felted scale on Eucalyptus blakelyi) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by MAX
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by MAX
Panicum effusum (Hairy Panic Grass) at Watson, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by waltraud
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Watson, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by waltraud
Lepus capensis (Brown Hare) at Watson, ACT - 10 Apr 2018 by waltraud
Heliotropium europaeum (Common Heliotrope, Potato Weed) at Watson, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by waltraud
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at The Fair, Watson - 10 Nov 2017 by waltraud
Calvatia sp. (a puffball ) at Watson, ACT - 1 Jul 2016 by waltraud
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Watson, ACT - 1 Jul 2016 by waltraud
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Watson, ACT - 29 Feb 2016 by waltraud
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 18 Feb 2016 by waltraud
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2015 by waltraud

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 6 Mar 2022 04:53 PM Recorded on
  • waltraud Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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