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Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Braemar, NSW - 15 Mar 2023 by Curiosity

Orthetrum caledonicum

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Mar 2023 by NigeHartley

Hemicordulia tau

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Braemar, NSW - 7 Mar 2023 by Curiosity

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Braemar, NSW - 3 Mar 2023 by Curiosity

Hemicordulia australiae

Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Braemar, NSW - 2 Mar 2023 by Curiosity

Austroagrion watsoni

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Penrose, NSW - 25 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall

Austrolestes leda

Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Burradoo, NSW - 24 Feb 2023 by GlossyGal

Ischnura heterosticta

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Wingello, NSW - 23 Feb 2023 by GlossyGal

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Burradoo, NSW - 20 Feb 2023 by GlossyGal

Diplacodes haematodes

Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Braemar, NSW - 18 Feb 2023 by Curiosity

Synthemis eustalacta

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Oakdale, NSW - 17 Feb 2023 by bufferzone

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Oakdale, NSW - 17 Feb 2023 by bufferzone

Orthetrum caledonicum

Telephlebia godeffroyi (Eastern Evening Darner) at Penrose, NSW - 16 Feb 2023 by GlossyGal

Telephlebia godeffroyi

Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Braemar, NSW - 10 Feb 2023 by Curiosity

Adversaeschna brevistyla

Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Braemar, NSW - 8 Feb 2023 by Curiosity

Diplacodes bipunctata

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall

Hemicordulia australiae

Austroaeschna obscura (Sydney Mountain Darner) at Hill Top, NSW - 25 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Austroaeschna obscura

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Burradoo, NSW - 24 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Orthetrum caledonicum

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Braemar, NSW - 23 Jan 2023 by Curiosity

Hemicordulia tau

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Mittagong, NSW - 21 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Orthetrum caledonicum

Eusynthemis tillyardi at Mittagong, NSW - 21 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Eusynthemis tillyardi

Austroaeschna obscura (Sydney Mountain Darner) at Penrose, NSW - 12 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall

Austroaeschna obscura

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall

Austrolestes leda

Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Bundanoon, NSW - 9 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Synthemis eustalacta

Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Austrogomphus guerini

Austrolestes sp. (genus) (Ringtail damselfy) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 9 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Austrolestes sp. (genus)

Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Wingello, NSW - 9 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Synthemis eustalacta

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Burradoo, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Orthetrum caledonicum

Austrolestes sp. (genus) (Ringtail damselfy) at Bundanoon, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Austrolestes sp. (genus)

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Braemar, NSW - 2 Jan 2023 by Curiosity

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wingello, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Orthetrum caledonicum

Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Wingello, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal

Synthemis eustalacta

Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall

Synthemis eustalacta

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bundanoon, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Austrolestes leda

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bundanoon, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Hemicordulia tau

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bundanoon, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Orthetrum caledonicum

Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Braemar, NSW - 27 Dec 2022 by Curiosity

Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas

Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Burradoo, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Ischnura heterosticta

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Burradoo, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Hemicordulia australiae

Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at High Range, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by Curiosity

Ischnura aurora

Nannophya dalei (Eastern Pygmyfly) at High Range, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Nannophya dalei

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Burradoo, NSW - 16 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Austrolestes leda

Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Braemar, NSW - 15 Dec 2022 by Curiosity

Anax papuensis

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Mittagong, NSW - 14 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Hemicordulia tau

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Mittagong, NSW - 14 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal

Orthetrum caledonicum

Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Braemar, NSW - 4 Dec 2022 by Curiosity

Synthemis eustalacta

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at High Range, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by Curiosity

Austrolestes leda

Nannophya dalei (Eastern Pygmyfly) at High Range, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by GlossyGal

Nannophya dalei

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at High Range, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by GlossyGal

Orthetrum caledonicum

Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Penrose, NSW - 12 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall

Austrogomphus guerini

Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Penrose, NSW - 6 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall

Ischnura heterosticta

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Wingello, NSW - 3 Nov 2022 by GlossyGal

Hemicordulia australiae

Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Thirlmere, NSW - 2 Nov 2022 by GlossyGal

Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas

Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Penrose, NSW - 26 Oct 2022 by NigeHartley

Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 26 Oct 2022 by NigeHartley

Hemicordulia tau

Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Alpine, NSW - 18 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Ischnura aurora

Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Xanthagrion erythroneurum

Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Xanthagrion erythroneurum

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Austrolestes leda

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Hemicordulia australiae

Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Austrolestes annulosus

Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Adversaeschna brevistyla

Austrolestes psyche (Cup Ringtail) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Austrolestes psyche

Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Ischnura heterosticta

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Hemicordulia tau

Austrolestes psyche (Cup Ringtail) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog

Austrolestes psyche

Procordulia jacksoniensis (Eastern Swamp Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 14 Oct 2022 by Aussiegall

Procordulia jacksoniensis

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Braemar, NSW - 3 Aug 2022 by Curiosity

Austrolestes leda

Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Robertson, NSW - 6 May 2022 by Harrisi

Austroaeschna multipunctata

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Penrose, NSW - 15 Feb 2022 by Aussiegall

Austrolestes leda

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Penrose, NSW - 15 Feb 2022 by Aussiegall

Orthetrum caledonicum

Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall

Austrogomphus guerini

Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Burradoo, NSW - 31 Dec 2021 by GlossyGal

Austrogomphus guerini

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Braemar, NSW - 31 Dec 2021 by Curiosity

Hemicordulia australiae

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Braemar, NSW - 29 Sep 2021 by Curiosity

Hemicordulia tau

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Jan 2021 by NigeHartley

Orthetrum caledonicum

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Penrose - 28 Sep 2020 by Aussiegall

Hemicordulia tau

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Berrima - 29 Jan 2020 by GlossyGal

Hemicordulia tau

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Alpine - 7 Jan 2017 by JanHartog

Orthetrum caledonicum

Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Alpine - 4 Jan 2017 by JanHartog

Diplacodes haematodes

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Alpine - 4 Jan 2017 by JanHartog

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Alpine - 21 Dec 2016 by JanHartog

Orthetrum caledonicum

Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Colo Vale, NSW - 19 Jan 2013 by nancyp

Anax papuensis

Argiolestidae (family) (Flatwings) at Colo Vale, NSW - 7 Dec 2009 by nancyp

Argiolestidae (family)

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Braemar, NSW - 15 Mar 2023 by Curiosity
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Mar 2023 by NigeHartley
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Braemar, NSW - 7 Mar 2023 by Curiosity
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Braemar, NSW - 3 Mar 2023 by Curiosity
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Braemar, NSW - 2 Mar 2023 by Curiosity
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Penrose, NSW - 25 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Burradoo, NSW - 24 Feb 2023 by GlossyGal
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Wingello, NSW - 23 Feb 2023 by GlossyGal
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Burradoo, NSW - 20 Feb 2023 by GlossyGal
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Braemar, NSW - 18 Feb 2023 by Curiosity
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Oakdale, NSW - 17 Feb 2023 by bufferzone
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Oakdale, NSW - 17 Feb 2023 by bufferzone
Telephlebia godeffroyi (Eastern Evening Darner) at Penrose, NSW - 16 Feb 2023 by GlossyGal
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Braemar, NSW - 10 Feb 2023 by Curiosity
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Braemar, NSW - 8 Feb 2023 by Curiosity
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall
Austroaeschna obscura (Sydney Mountain Darner) at Hill Top, NSW - 25 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Burradoo, NSW - 24 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Braemar, NSW - 23 Jan 2023 by Curiosity
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Mittagong, NSW - 21 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Eusynthemis tillyardi at Mittagong, NSW - 21 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Austroaeschna obscura (Sydney Mountain Darner) at Penrose, NSW - 12 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Bundanoon, NSW - 9 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Austrolestes sp. (genus) (Ringtail damselfy) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 9 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Wingello, NSW - 9 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Burradoo, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Austrolestes sp. (genus) (Ringtail damselfy) at Bundanoon, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Braemar, NSW - 2 Jan 2023 by Curiosity
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wingello, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Wingello, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by GlossyGal
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bundanoon, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bundanoon, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bundanoon, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Braemar, NSW - 27 Dec 2022 by Curiosity
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Burradoo, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Burradoo, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at High Range, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by Curiosity
Nannophya dalei (Eastern Pygmyfly) at High Range, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Burradoo, NSW - 16 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Braemar, NSW - 15 Dec 2022 by Curiosity
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Mittagong, NSW - 14 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Mittagong, NSW - 14 Dec 2022 by GlossyGal
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Braemar, NSW - 4 Dec 2022 by Curiosity
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at High Range, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by Curiosity
Nannophya dalei (Eastern Pygmyfly) at High Range, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by GlossyGal
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at High Range, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by GlossyGal
Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Penrose, NSW - 12 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Penrose, NSW - 6 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Wingello, NSW - 3 Nov 2022 by GlossyGal
Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Thirlmere, NSW - 2 Nov 2022 by GlossyGal
Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Penrose, NSW - 26 Oct 2022 by NigeHartley
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 26 Oct 2022 by NigeHartley
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Alpine, NSW - 18 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Alpine, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Austrolestes psyche (Cup Ringtail) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Austrolestes psyche (Cup Ringtail) at Alpine, NSW - 15 Oct 2022 by JanHartog
Procordulia jacksoniensis (Eastern Swamp Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 14 Oct 2022 by Aussiegall
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Braemar, NSW - 3 Aug 2022 by Curiosity
Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Robertson, NSW - 6 May 2022 by Harrisi
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Penrose, NSW - 15 Feb 2022 by Aussiegall
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Penrose, NSW - 15 Feb 2022 by Aussiegall
Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall
Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Burradoo, NSW - 31 Dec 2021 by GlossyGal
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Braemar, NSW - 31 Dec 2021 by Curiosity
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Braemar, NSW - 29 Sep 2021 by Curiosity
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Jan 2021 by NigeHartley
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Penrose - 28 Sep 2020 by Aussiegall
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Berrima - 29 Jan 2020 by GlossyGal
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Alpine - 7 Jan 2017 by JanHartog
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Alpine - 4 Jan 2017 by JanHartog
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Alpine - 4 Jan 2017 by JanHartog
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Alpine - 21 Dec 2016 by JanHartog
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Colo Vale, NSW - 19 Jan 2013 by nancyp
Argiolestidae (family) (Flatwings) at Colo Vale, NSW - 7 Dec 2009 by nancyp

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