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Bottlebrush Sawfly
Pterygophorus cinctus
-37.8977, 145.316
Field Notes
Description:
A black sawfly about 20 mm long with orange patches on thorax and rear end of abdomen. The anterior part of the abdomen had a slightly paler band. Wings were not tinted. Antennae were feathery.
Habitat:
Spotted on a young Eucalyptus tree in a reserve.
Notes:
Pity this sawfly flew away before I could get another shot. It was also a very windy day.
Family: Pergidae
Reference Links:
Pterygophorus cinctus | Atlas of Living Australia
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 26, 2013
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