Perga dorsalis

2 Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire at Acton, ACT

Perga dorsalis at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019
Perga dorsalis at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019
Perga dorsalis at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019
Perga dorsalis at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019
Perga dorsalis at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019
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Identification history

Perga dorsalis 8 Aug 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Perga dorsalis 2 Jan 2020 samreid007
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) 2 Jun 2019 TimL

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A follow up sighting to 4223722 showing one of the Sawfly larva going through the process of moulting. In the first image the external skin being shed can be seen splitting along the legs. The larva was observed repeatedly throwing the top half of its body backwards and gradually exiting the old skin.

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Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by TimL
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by TimL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2019 by HelenCross
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by TimL
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Aug 2019 by TimL
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by TimL
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by TimL
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by TimL
Tmarus marmoreus (Marbled crab spider) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by Christine
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Hackett, ACT - 12 Aug 2019 by TimL
Plesanemma fucata (Lemon Gum Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Jul 2019 by TimL
Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Jul 2019 by TimL
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Jul 2019 by TimL
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Jul 2019 by TimL
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Jul 2019 by Christine
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Jul 2019 by Christine
Culicidae (family) (A mosquito) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Jul 2019 by TimL
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Jun 2019 by TimL
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Hackett, ACT - 20 Jun 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Jun 2019 by TimL
Echthromorpha intricatoria (Cream-spotted Ichneumon) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by TimL
Mallada tripunctatus (Three-spot green lacewing) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Jun 2019 by TimL
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Jun 2019 by TimL
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by TimL
Alcaeus varicornis (Acacia shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by TimL
Smicrocotis obscura (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jun 2019 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2019 by TimL
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hackett, ACT - 14 May 2019 by dimageau
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 9 May 2019 by TimL
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 7 May 2019 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Apr 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Apr 2019 by TimL
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by PeterA
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by HelenCross
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL
Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at ANBG - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by TimL
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Apr 2019 by TimL
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by TimL
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2019 by TimL
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oncocoris geniculatus (A shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Urnisa guttulosa (Common Urnisa) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Mar 2019 by TimL
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Mar 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Mar 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Megachile (Eutricharaea) serricauda (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by DPRees125
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by TimL
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by TimL
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by TimL
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Philagra parva (Beaked spittlebug) at Hackett, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by TimL
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by TimL
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Mar 2019 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by TimL
Pulvinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pulvinaria scale insect) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by TimL
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by TimL
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Pulvinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pulvinaria scale insect) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by TimL
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by TimL

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 30 May 2019 01:24 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

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