- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from side
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from above
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from side
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from side
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from above, oblique view
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from side
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, larva side on
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, larva face on
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, larva face on closer
- Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, larva face on, very close
- Perga sp? larvae
- References
Sawflies are in the same order of insects as ants, bees and wasps (HYMENOPTERA) in a separate suborder, SYMPHYTA. Ants, bees and wasps belong to APOCRITA. Sawflies do not have the distinctive thin waist of the other hymenopterans, nor can they sting. Most Pergidae genera are typical herbivores when larvae, which are more commonly seen than adults. Larvae rear up and sometimes exude an unpleasant smelling liquid when disturbed. They are often seen during the day in large, closely-packed groups on branches or on the ground.
Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from side
Paperbark Saw Fly (Lophyrotoma zonalis Rohwer) is a wasp relative in the Hymenoptera. This species feeds on Melaleuca spp (Myrtaceae). Adult wasps (misnamed as 'flies') are black with yellow markings. Lophyrotoma zonalis has been introduced into Florida, where Australian Paperbarks have begun multiplying out of control. Thanks to Don Herbison-Evans and Peter Chew for help identifying both the adult male and the larvae.

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from above

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from side

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from side

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from above, oblique view

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, male from side

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, larva side on

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, larva face on

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, larva face on closer

Lophyrotoma zonalis, Paperbark Saw Fly, larva face on, very close

Perga sp? larvae

References
- Brisbane Insects and Spiders Home Page - Comprehensive. Wonderful photos and descriptions. CD Rom available.
- Caterpillars: especially Australian ones - by Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley