Perga sp. (genus)

Sawfly or Spitfire at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Perga sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Oct 2021
Perga sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Oct 2021
Perga sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Oct 2021
Perga sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Perga sp. (genus) 13 Oct 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Perga sp. (genus) 13 Oct 2021 CathB

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Moving almost imperceptibly across a wide track. The last photo was taken two hours after the first three when they had reached the other side. The tree (probably E. mannifera) in image 3 had three large clumps of these and had been significantly defoliated.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 12 Oct 2021 03:31 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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