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Sawfly larvae

Perga sp.

Description:

These larvae of the sawfly are called spitfire grubs. They feed on eucalyptus overnight and huddle in a group on a strong stem during the day. These differ from Perga dorsalis by being grey and having red heads.

Notes:

Already large and its still winter. A smaller group nearby are possibly the same species. http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au... http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...


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3 Comments

martinl
martinl 9 months ago

This link names a fully read headed sawfly as P. dorsalis???
http://lifeunseen.com/index2_item_3407.p...

Argy Bee
Argy Bee 9 months ago

At least one of them has half a black head?

ArvinMemaphu
ArvinMemaphu 9 months ago

wow!

Victoria, Australia

Lat: -37.73, Long: 145.38

Spotted on Aug 12, 2012
Submitted on Aug 14, 2012

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