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Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Penrose, NSW

Orthetrum caledonicum at Penrose, NSW - 18 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 3 Jan 2023 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 3 Jan 2023 HarveyPerkins
Unidentified 21 Jan 2021 NigeHartley

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Late afternoon, not near water

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Species information

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

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 18 Jan 2021 05:14 PM Recorded on
  • NigeHartley Recorded by

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