Austroaeschna pulchra explained

Austroaeschna pulchra is a species of large dragonfly in the family Telephlebiidae,[1] known as the forest darner.[2] It inhabits streams and rivers in eastern Australia, from around Brisbane through to Victoria.[3]

The male Austroaeschna pulchra is a brown to black dragonfly with yellow, green or blue markings; while the female is brown with yellow markings. They appear similar to the Carnarvon darner, Austroaeschna muelleri.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Austroaeschna (Pulchaeschna) pulchra Tillyard, 1909. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 3 February 2017.
  2. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 132.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 197. Theischinger. Gunther.

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