Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire)

Family Pergidae. Subfamily Perginae.

Refer here for diagnostics- https://southernforestlife.net/notes/2024/6/26/perga-species-identification

Males of Perga dorsalis can not be visually separated from males of Perga affinis. Females of the two species can be separated by study of the shape and density of the hairs along the ovipositor sheath.

Regional distribution

Perga dorsalis is listed in the following regions:

Map distribution

Perga dorsalis has been reported at the following locations: