Pterygophorus sp. (genus)

Long-tailed Sawfly at Conder, ACT

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Identification history

Pterygophorus sp. (genus)	9 Dec 2017	MichaelMulvaney
Pterygophorus sp. (genus)	9 Dec 2017	lpopple
Lophyrotoma sp. (genus), A Sawfly	16 Aug 2017	MichaelBedingfield
Unverified	4 Aug 2017	MichaelBedingfield

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Conder, ACT

3 comments

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

16 Aug 2017

Looks like a Lophyrotoma species

MichaelBedingfield wrote:

16 Aug 2017

Thanks Michael M
I got the Montane pamphlet in the mail yesterday - nice job.

lpopple wrote:

10 Dec 2017

Looks much like Pterygophorus species that I have some experience rearing. Closely related to Lophyrotoma, but usually feeding on Melaleuca/ Callistemon. This is the final stage when the larva has stopped feeding and is seeking a suitable shelter to pupate and become an adult sawfly.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.101404 -35.464697
Altitude 630.0m
Maps MichaelBedingfied's Home Garden
Places Conder, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
24 Apr 2016 05:39 PM Recorded on
MichaelBedingfield Recorded by
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MichaelBedingfield Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Sawflies (Hymenoptera, Symphyta) Insects

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size
Larvae Breeding behaviour

Species information

Pterygophorus sp. (genus) Scientific name
Long-tailed Sawfly Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 630m Recorded at altitude
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Australian Capital Territory

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