Pterygophorus cinctus

3 Bottlebrush sawfly at Undefined Area

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Pterygophorus cinctus 16 Apr 2024 Curiosity
Pterygophorus cinctus 24 Jan 2024 CarbonAI
Pterygophorus cinctus 24 Jan 2024 GlossyGal

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RogerF wrote:
   25 Jan 2024
Another excellent shot Erna
GlossyGal wrote:
   25 Jan 2024
Thank you Roger. I was really taken by the way the lomatia pollinated the sawfly - so clever!
RogerF wrote:
   25 Jan 2024
But is it actually pollinating? as I can't see any pollen grains of the back of its abdomen or thorax from the pollen presenter.
GlossyGal wrote:
   25 Jan 2024
Hmmm. I'll check the rest of my photos...

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  • 1 Abundance
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  • Lomatia silaifolia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • Yes Insect on a flower

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