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Pterygophorus cinctus

Bottlebrush sawfly at Cook, ACT

Pterygophorus cinctus at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2023
Pterygophorus cinctus at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Pterygophorus cinctus 17 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Pterygophorus cinctus 11 Jan 2023 SimoneC
Unidentified 11 Jan 2023 Tammy

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SimoneC wrote:
   11 Jan 2023
Actually a sawfly rather than a wasp
Tammy wrote:
   11 Jan 2023
Thank you, I had forgotten about sawflies. Very interesting.

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(genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy Paraphylax anax (Red Ichneumon Wasp) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy Neumichtis nigerrima (Black Turnip Moth) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by Tammy Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by Tammy Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by Tammy Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Tammy Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Tammy Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Tammy Megachile (Hackeriapis) rhodura (A Resin Bee) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Tammy Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2021 by Tammy Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by Tammy Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Tammy Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by Tammy Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by Tammy Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by Tammy Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by Tammy Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by Tammy Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by Tammy Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by Tammy Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by Tammy Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by Tammy Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Tammy Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Tammy Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Tammy Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Tammy Halone sinuata (Rock Lichen Moth) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Tammy Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2021 by Tammy Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 30 Oct 2021 by Tammy Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Cook, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by Tammy Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Cook, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by Tammy Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by Tammy Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by Tammy Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 17 Oct 2021 by Tammy Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by Tammy Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2021 by Tammy Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Cook, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by Tammy Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Tammy Hypoblemum sp. (genus) (Unidentified Hypoblemum jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Tammy Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by Tammy Calliphora augur (Lesser brown or Blue-bodied blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by Tammy Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by Tammy Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Cook, ACT - 5 Sep 2021 by Tammy Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Tammy Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Tammy Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by Tammy
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Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Cook, ACT - 6 May 2023 by Tammy
Leratiomcyes ceres (Red Woodchip Fungus) at Cook, ACT - 6 May 2023 by Tammy
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Cook, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by Tammy
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Cook, ACT - 18 Apr 2023 by Tammy
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Cook, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Euryglossa sp. (genus) (A native bee) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Pseudoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum (African carder bee, Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by Tammy
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Cook, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by Tammy
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by Tammy
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by Tammy
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by Tammy
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Cook, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by Tammy
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2022 by Tammy
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tammy
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jun 2022 by Tammy
Leratiomyces ceres (Leratiomyces ceres) at Cook, ACT - 21 May 2022 by Tammy
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Cook, ACT - 20 May 2022 by Tammy
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Cook, ACT - 14 May 2022 by Tammy
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Cook, ACT - 8 May 2022 by Tammy
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Cook, ACT - 2 May 2022 by Tammy
Erigeron sp. (A Fleabane) at Cook, ACT - 20 Apr 2022 by Tammy
Gnaphosidae or Trochanteriidae (families) (Flat spider) at Cook, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by MattFox
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Cook, ACT - 6 Apr 2022 by Tammy
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2022 by Tammy
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2022 by Tammy
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by Tammy
Opisthoncus abnormis (Long-legged Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by Tammy
Badumna longinqua (Grey House Spider) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by Tammy
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Endoxyla encalypti (Wattle Goat Moth) at Cook, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Passer domesticus (House Sparrow) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Megalorhipida leucodactyla (Spiderling Moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Pison sp. (genus) (Black mud-dauber wasp) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Paraphylax anax (Red Ichneumon Wasp) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Neumichtis nigerrima (Black Turnip Moth) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Megachile (Hackeriapis) rhodura (A Resin Bee) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by Tammy
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Halone sinuata (Rock Lichen Moth) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2021 by Tammy
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 30 Oct 2021 by Tammy
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Cook, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by Tammy
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Cook, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by Tammy
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by Tammy
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by Tammy
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 17 Oct 2021 by Tammy
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by Tammy
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2021 by Tammy
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Cook, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Hypoblemum sp. (genus) (Unidentified Hypoblemum jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Calliphora augur (Lesser brown or Blue-bodied blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Cook, ACT - 5 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by Tammy

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Location information

Species information

  • Pterygophorus cinctus Scientific name
  • Bottlebrush sawfly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 Jan 2023 10:07 AM Recorded on
  • Tammy Recorded by

Additional information

  • White flowering melaleuca? Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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