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Paperbark sawfly larvae

Lophyrotoma zonalis

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Almost the only creatures near plants now. About 25mm long these larvae were fairly well advanced. Possibly the nicest coloured of the Perga larvae.

Habitat:

Melaleuca leaves in local parkland.

Notes:

Also seen last season.
on the same plant.

Distribution http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Lophyrotoma+zonalis

Reference Links:

Pergidae, Paperbark Sawfly - Lophyrotoma zonalis

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
Trudi
I was taking photos of these guys recently and wasn't sure what they were. It's the first time they've appeared on one of our bottle-brushes. Great to find their id. Excellent images. :)
RiekoS
Interesting and nice colors.
ShannaB
Wow, that's an amazing graphic - it really highlights how extreme things are at the moment.
Mark Ridgway
That's cruel Shanna ... http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/awap/rain/index.jsp?colour=colour&time=latest&step=0&map=percent&period=6month&area=nat
ShannaB
We've had about a week of no rain now... is that a drought?
Mark Ridgway
Thanks Shanna - not much else around in this rotten drought. You guys have probably forgotten what drought is.
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PublishedApril 16, 2013

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