Perginae sp. (subfamily)

Unidentified pergine sawfly at Morton, NSW

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Identification history

Perginae sp. (subfamily)	6 Jul 2025	Jimbobo
PERGIDAE	4 Oct 2020	KimPullen
PERGIDAE	25 Sep 2020	HarveyPerkins
Papilio anactus	25 Sep 2020	Username279
Unverified	24 Sep 2020	wendie

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Username279 wrote:

25 Sep 2020

Looks like one I found on the net , not 100% sure https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73871/dingy_or_dainty_swallowtail_caterpillar_in_its_final_instar_papilio_anactus.html

HarveyPerkins wrote:

25 Sep 2020

This is a sawfly larva, a hymenopteran.

Username279 wrote:

25 Sep 2020

oh yea I see

Jimbobo wrote:

6 Jul 2025

In lieu of a comprehensive study or guide to the larvae of the nearly 60 species in subfamily Perginae; subfamily level identification is the only valid option.

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Location information

Places Morton, NSW

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
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wendie NatureMapr South Coast Perginae sp. (subfamily) Sawflies (Hymenoptera, Symphyta) Insects

Species information

Perginae sp. (subfamily) Scientific name
Unidentified pergine sawfly Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1883m Recorded at altitude
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