Pseudoperga sp. (genus)

Sawfly, Spitfire at Hughes, ACT

Pseudoperga sp. (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Pseudoperga sp. (genus) 11 Feb 2021 KimPullen
Unidentified 10 Feb 2021 JackyF

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Huge column of sawfly larvae making its way up a small sapling. Size around 30 to 35mm. Also seen by Michael Mulvaney.

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Nearby sightings

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Anthosachne scabra (Common Wheat-grass) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by KL
Vulpia bromoides (Squirrel-tail Fescue, Hair Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by KL
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by LisaH
Philotheca myoporoides subsp. myoporoides (Long-leaf Waxflower) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by LisaH
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by KL
Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by KL
Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Proliferous Pink, Childling Pink) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by KL
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by KL
Gamochaeta calviceps (Narrowleaf Purple Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by KL
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by KL
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by KL
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by KL
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by KL
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by TomT
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by TomT
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by TomT
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by TomT
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by KL
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JackyF
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 15 May 2020 by jennyt
Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 15 May 2020 by jennyt
Einadia hastata (Berry Saltbush) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Apr 2020 by KL
Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by jennyt
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Apr 2020 by jennyt
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Apr 2020 by jennyt
Zygometis xanthogaster (Crab spider or Flower spider) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Mar 2020 by KL
Calvatia cyathiformis at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2020 by LisaH
zz puffball at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by Ct1000
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by LisaH
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by LisaH
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Dec 2019 by LisaH
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by Ct1000
 at Hughes, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by LisaH
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Nov 2019 by LisaH
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by LisaH
Callistemon sp. (A Bottlebrush) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by ruthkerruish
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by ruthkerruish
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by ruthkerruish
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by ruthkerruish
Callistemon sp. (A Bottlebrush) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by ruthkerruish
Grevillea juniperina (Grevillea) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by ruthkerruish
Muscari armeniacum (Grape Hyacinth) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by ruthkerruish
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by RobParnell
Cacatua tenuirostris (Long-billed Corella) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Aug 2019 by TomT
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Jul 2019 by TomT
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 31 May 2019 by KL
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Hughes, ACT - 13 May 2019 by LisaH
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Apr 2019 by LisaH

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 10 Feb 2021 01:41 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus sapling Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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