Pterygophorus cinctus

Bottlebrush sawfly at Hawker, ACT

Pterygophorus cinctus at Hawker, ACT - 28 Jan 2024
Pterygophorus cinctus at Hawker, ACT - 28 Jan 2024
Pterygophorus cinctus at Hawker, ACT - 28 Jan 2024
Pterygophorus cinctus at Hawker, ACT - 28 Jan 2024
Pterygophorus cinctus at Hawker, ACT - 28 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Pterygophorus cinctus 30 Mar 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) 29 Jan 2024 CarbonAI
Pterygophorus cinctus 29 Jan 2024 AlisonMilton

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Larvae and eggs present. Saw the sawfly but didn't manage a photo. Last year the larvae completely stripped this bush.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 28 Jan 2024 12:30 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • Callistemon Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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