Pergidae sp. (family)

Unidentified Sawfly at Hackett, ACT

Pergidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 01:09 PM
Pergidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 01:09 PM
Pergidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 01:09 PM
Pergidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 01:09 PM
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Identification history

Pergidae sp. (family) 9 Oct 2018 KimPullen
Pergidae sp. (family) 20 Sep 2018 TimL

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Sawfly larvae feeding in a tight formation, moving their heads together side-to-side in a coordinated manner. When disturbed they reared up in a defensive posture, seen in the final image.

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