Perga dorsalis

Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire at Belconnen, ACT

Perga dorsalis at Belconnen, ACT - 31 Jul 2022
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Identification history

Perga dorsalis 29 Aug 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Aug 2022 JohnGiacon

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Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Emu Creek - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rhinotia adelaidae (A belid weevil) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Emu Creek - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Emu Creek - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mordella sydneyana (Pintail Beetle) at Emu Creek - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Emu Creek - 5 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Emu Creek - 5 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 3 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 3 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Emu Creek - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Emu Creek - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's Ear, Flatweed) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Austalis copiosa (Hover fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Emu Creek - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Emu Creek - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at Belconnen, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Hordeum leporinum (Barley Grass) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified paropsine leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lolium rigidum (Wimmera Ryegrass) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by HelenCross
Amyema pendula subsp. pendula (Drooping Mistletoe) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by HelenCross
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by JohnGiacon
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by JohnGiacon
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by JohnGiacon
Acacia longifolia subsp. longifolia (Sydney Golden Wattle) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by JohnGiacon
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Aug 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paronychia brasiliana (Brazilian Whitlow) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Jul 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Jul 2023 by JohnGiacon
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Jul 2023 by JohnGiacon
Gamochaeta sp. (Cudweed) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Jul 2023 by JohnGiacon
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Jul 2023 by JohnGiacon
Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Epipaschiinae immature unidentifiedspecies (subfamily) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by debracupitt
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 3 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 3 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Pyraloidea immature unidentified (Pyraloidea caterpillar / pupa) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Polygonum sp. (Wireweed) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Bromus diandrus (Great Brome) at Belconnen, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by JohnGiacon

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  • 31 Jul 2022 12:05 PM Recorded on
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  • Eucalypt Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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