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Pterygophorus cinctus

Bottlebrush sawfly at Dryandra St Woodland

Pterygophorus cinctus at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Dec 2023
Pterygophorus cinctus at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Dec 2023
Pterygophorus cinctus at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Dec 2023
Pterygophorus cinctus at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Pterygophorus cinctus 29 Dec 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Pterygophorus cinctus 27 Dec 2023 CarbonAI
Pterygophorus cinctus 27 Dec 2023 SimoneC
Unidentified 27 Dec 2023 ConBoekel

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Looking at the antennae I wondered whether this was a moth mimicking a wasp.

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SimoneC wrote:
   27 Dec 2023
Yes not a wasp, or a moth, in this case a sawfly mimicking a wasp

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Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
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Aporocera (Aporocera) flaviventris (A case bearing leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
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Hydrellia sp. (genus) (Lawn or Pasture Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Sapromyza brunneovittata (A lauxid fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
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Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Musca vetustissima (Bush Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
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Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Lophyrotoma sp. (genus) (Sawfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Parergophela melirrhoa (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Syllitus grammicus (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Inopus rubriceps (Sugarcane Soldier Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema mansueta (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinaria weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
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Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Austalis copiosa (Hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Tortricopsis aulacois (A Concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
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Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by ConBoekel
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by ConBoekel
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Spilostethus sp. (genus) (Milkweed bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Vulpia sp. (A Squirreltail Fescue) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Briza maxima (Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
zz rusts, leaf spots, at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Ipheion uniflorum (Spring Star-flower) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Ceratopogonidae (family) (Biting Midge) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Sphecinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Sand or Digger wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Corticariinae (subfamily) (Mould beetle, minute brown scavenger beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Acizzia acaciaebaileyanae (Cootamundra Wattle Psyllid) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender or Topped Lavender) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel

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  • 24 Dec 2023 02:41 PM Recorded on
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