Perginae sp. (subfamily)

Unidentified pergine sawfly at Parkes, ACT

Perginae sp. (subfamily) at Parkes, ACT - 28 Mar 2025 04:26 PM
Perginae sp. (subfamily) at Parkes, ACT - 28 Mar 2025 04:26 PM
Perginae sp. (subfamily) at Parkes, ACT - 28 Mar 2025 04:26 PM
Perginae sp. (subfamily) at Parkes, ACT - 28 Mar 2025 04:26 PM
Perginae sp. (subfamily) at Parkes, ACT - 28 Mar 2025 04:26 PM
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Identification history

Perginae sp. (subfamily) 28 Apr 2025 Jimbobo
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) 28 Mar 2025 CarbonAI
Symphyta (suborder) 28 Mar 2025 Hejor1

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Jimbobo wrote:
   7 Apr 2025
Pseudoperga is likely based on behaviour and morphology but other options cannot be ruled out. So subfamily is best level. They do look like early stage larvae that I've seen with females guarding.

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