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Paperbark Sawfly - Lophyrotoma zonalis

Family PERGIDAE 

This page contains pictures and information about Paperbark Sawflies that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia. They are also known as Melaleuca Sawflies.

Body length 20mm 
This sawfly is dark blue in colour with orange spots on thorax and orange rings on abdomen. Its wings are dark blue as well. We found this sawfly active flying among young gum trees in Alexandra Hill in mid summer. 
 
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The larva was found during mid summer in Alexandra Hill. We tried to raise them as raising the moth caterpillars a few times, but never success.
 
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Reference:
1. Wildlife of Tropical North Queensland - Queensland Museum Publications 2000, p127.
2. Northern Territory Insects, A Comprehensive Guide CD - Graham Brown, 2009.
3. Sawflies - Symphyta - by Nick Monaghan, lifeunseen.com. 
 
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