Perga dorsalis
Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire at Belconnen, ACT
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| Perginae sp. (subfamily) | Jimbobo | 3 Jul 2025 | |
| Perga dorsalis | MichaelMulvaney | 29 Aug 2022 | |
| Unverified | JohnGiacon | 29 Aug 2022 |
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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.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.075119-35.248286
- Altitude 606.6m
- Maps Emu Creek Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor
- Places Belconnen, ACT
Sighting information
- 122 Abundance
- 31 Jul 2022 12:05 PM Recorded on
- JohnGiacon Recorded by
- Eucalypt Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- JohnGiacon NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Sawflies (Hymenoptera, Symphyta) Insects Perga dorsalis
Species information
- Perga dorsalis Scientific name
- Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 810.5m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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