Perga dorsalis

Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire at Acton, ACT

Perga dorsalis at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 02:04 PM
Perga dorsalis at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 02:04 PM
Perga dorsalis at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 02:04 PM
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Perginae sp. (subfamily) 3 Jul 2025 Jimbobo
Perga dorsalis 4 Sep 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Perga dorsalis 4 Sep 2020 samreid007
Unverified 17 Aug 2020 Christine

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Alone on the path, i assume had fallen out of tree.

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samreid007 wrote:
   4 Sep 2020
It may have fallen, but given its size it could also be heading to the ground to pupate in the soil.
Jimbobo wrote:
   6 Jul 2025
In lieu of a comprehensive study or guide to the larvae of the nearly 60 species in subfamily Perginae; subfamily level identification is the only valid option.

Most Perginae larvae when pre-pupa appear to shift colour to a beige tone.

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