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Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Alpine

Orthetrum caledonicum at Alpine - 4 Jan 2017
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 3 May 2021 michaelb
Orthetrum caledonicum 20 Dec 2019 JanHartog

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Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower, White Dogwood, Sago Bush) at - 19 Nov 2019 by JanHartog Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at - 29 Oct 2017 by JanHartog Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at - 3 Jan 2017 by JanHartog
Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower, White Dogwood, Sago Bush) at - 19 Nov 2019 by JanHartog
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at - 29 Oct 2017 by JanHartog
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at - 3 Jan 2017 by JanHartog

Location information

Species information

  • Orthetrum caledonicum Scientific name
  • Blue Skimmer Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 4 Jan 2017 04:45 AM Recorded on
  • JanHartog Recorded by

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