Perga affinis

1 Large Green Sawfly at Warrandyte, VIC

Perga affinis at Warrandyte, VIC - 28 Mar 2025 06:45 PM
Perga affinis at Warrandyte, VIC - 28 Mar 2025 06:45 PM
Perga affinis at Warrandyte, VIC - 28 Mar 2025 06:45 PM
Perga affinis at Warrandyte, VIC - 28 Mar 2025 06:45 PM
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Identification history

Perga affinis 7 Apr 2025 Jimbobo

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Perga affinis female observed rubbing leaf cuticle in preparation for ovipositing. Note density and shape of ovipositor sheath hairs.

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Additional information

  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour

Species information

  • Perga affinis Scientific name
  • Large Green Sawfly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 46m to 1416m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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