Sawfly at Duffy, ACT
Identification history
| Pergagrapta latreillii | 1 Apr 2026 | Jimbobo | ||
| Pergagrapta spinolae | 29 Mar 2026 | MichaelMulvaney | ||
| Unverified | 26 Mar 2026 | Harrisi |
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Female
3 comments
Jimbobo
wrote:
1 Apr 2026
As this one has an entirely red abdomen it goes into the P.latriellii side of the couplet. It is a strongly melanistic one though, with black head and torso parts. I strongly suspect the two species might be one species. In time we are hoping to get specimens of both species for DNA sequencing and definitive comparison. Just got one of P.latriellii the other day so need specimen/s of P.spinolae now. If anyone else can help please PM me.
Harrisi
wrote:
1 Apr 2026
Thanks Jim, great info. Are you suggesting I collect a specimen if encountered again?
Location information
- Coordinates 149.024220-35.332747
- Maps Narrabundah Hill
- Places Duffy, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 25 Mar 2026 04:15 PM Recorded on
- Harrisi Recorded by
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Harrisi NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Sawflies (Hymenoptera, Symphyta) Insects Pergagrapta latreillii
Additional information
- Acacia sp. Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Species information
- Pergagrapta latreillii Scientific name
- Sawfly Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1067m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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