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Dragonflies (Anisoptera)

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Dragonflies (Anisoptera)

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Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Mittagong, NSW by Span102
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Penrose, NSW by Aussiegall
Diplacodes haematodes at Brownlow Hill, NSW by BeckBrownlowHill
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Orangeville, NSW by belleandjason3113

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Span102 wrote:
14 Dec 2024
Oh wow! That’s exciting! He/she was definitely a beauty !
Parasynthemis regina
Aussiegall wrote:
14 Dec 2024
Great photos. First sighting in Southern Highlands NM
Parasynthemis regina
Curiosity wrote:
30 Nov 2024
Hi @BeckBrownlowHill. I've suggested a dragonfly that is more local to your area. The Red Swamp Dragon has been reported on iNat & ALA at Port Macquarie and north.
Diplacodes haematodes
Aussiegall wrote:
27 Sep 2024
lol, yes it did. I thought it was a spider at first @Span102
Austropetalia patricia
Aussiegall wrote:
27 Sep 2024
Thanks @GlossyGal
Austropetalia patricia

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Parasynthemis regina at Mittagong, NSW

Parasynthemis regina at Mittagong, NSW

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum

Diplacodes haematodes

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Orthetrum caledonicum at Orangeville, NSW

Orthetrum caledonicum at Orangeville, NSW

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