Perga sp. (genus)

Sawfly or Spitfire at Molonglo Valley, ACT

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Identification history

Perga sp. (genus) 17 Mar 2025 Jimbobo
Perga sp. (genus) 2 Mar 2025 Jimbobo
Perga dorsalis 9 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 7 Jan 2023 YellowButton

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Jimbobo wrote:
   5 Mar 2025
Male or either Perga affinis or Perga dorsalis. Only females can be visually identified if the details of ovipositor sheath hairs are clear.

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  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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