Orthetrum caledonicum

1 Blue Skimmer at Braemar, NSW

Orthetrum caledonicum at Braemar, NSW - 2 Jan 2023
Orthetrum caledonicum at Braemar, NSW - 2 Jan 2023
Orthetrum caledonicum at Braemar, NSW - 2 Jan 2023
Orthetrum caledonicum at Braemar, NSW - 2 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 3 Jan 2023 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 3 Jan 2023 Curiosity

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The dragonfly made several short excursions, returning to the leaf each time.

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Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 1 Feb 2024 by Curiosity
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 1 Feb 2024 by Curiosity
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 1 Feb 2024 by Curiosity
Leucania abdominalis (Leucania abdominalis) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 1 Feb 2024 by Curiosity
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 29 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
Coptaspis brevipennis (A katydid) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 29 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 21 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 13 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
Labdia deliciosella (A Cosmet moth) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 11 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 11 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
Gryllotalpa sp. (genus) (Mole Cricket) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 6 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 6 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
Yoyetta celis (Silver Princess Cicada) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 5 Jan 2024 by Curiosity
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Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 15 Dec 2023 by Curiosity
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Phyllotocus ruficollis (Nectar scarab) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 12 Dec 2023 by Curiosity
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 10 Dec 2023 by Curiosity
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 10 Dec 2023 by Curiosity
Chauliognathus imperialis (Imperial Soldier Beetle) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 10 Dec 2023 by Curiosity
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 5 Dec 2023 by Curiosity
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Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 30 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
Diphucephala sp. (genus) (Green Scarab Beetle) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 29 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 29 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 28 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
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Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 27 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
Norfolius howensis (Diamond-banded Nymphid) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
Cyclodomorphus michaeli (Mainland She-oak Skink) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 25 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 21 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
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Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 14 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
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Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 5 Nov 2023 by Curiosity
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Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Braemar, NSW - 29 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculinus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Braemar, NSW - 29 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Braemar, NSW - 29 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Hylaeus (Euprosopoides) rotundiceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Braemar, NSW - 28 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Braemar, NSW - 28 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Taxeotis stereospila (Taxeotis stereospila) at Braemar, NSW - 28 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Braemar, NSW - 25 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Platyzosteria similis (Red-legged litter runner) at Braemar, NSW - 24 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at Braemar, NSW - 24 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Braemar, NSW - 22 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Braemar, NSW - 22 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Braemar, NSW - 22 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Halmus chalybeus (Steel-blue labybird) at Braemar, NSW - 20 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Braemar, NSW - 18 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Braemar, NSW - 13 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Thallarcha partita (Dark-banded Footman) at Braemar, NSW - 12 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Ectinorhynchus sp. (genus) (A Stiletto Fly) at Braemar, NSW - 10 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Braemar, NSW - 8 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Braemar, NSW - 7 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Braemar, NSW - 6 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Braemar, NSW - 2 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Braemar, NSW - 2 Oct 2023 by Curiosity
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Braemar, NSW - 29 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Braemar, NSW - 29 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Braemar, NSW - 29 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Braemar, NSW - 27 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Braemar, NSW - 27 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Braemar, NSW - 26 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Braemar, NSW - 26 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Braemar, NSW - 25 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Braemar, NSW - 25 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Braemar, NSW - 25 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Braemar, NSW - 24 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Harmonia testudinaria (Tortoise-shelled ladybird) at Braemar, NSW - 24 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Braemar, NSW - 22 Sep 2023 by Curiosity
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Braemar, NSW - 21 Sep 2023 by Curiosity

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 Jan 2023 11:12 AM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • leaf of Gymea Lily (garden) Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Waiting for prey to capture Insect behaviour on flower

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