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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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 Jan 2023 11:12 AM Recorded on
  • Curiosity Recorded by

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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