Austroaeschna sigma explained

Austroaeschna sigma is a species of large dragonfly in the family Telephlebiidae,[1] known as the sigma darner.[2] It inhabits the upper reaches of small mountain streams in New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland, Australia.[3]

Austroaeschna sigma is a very dark dragonfly with pale markings. It appears similar to the multi-spotted darner, Austroaeschna multipunctata, which inhabits mountain streams in southern New South Wales and Victoria.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Austroaeschna (Austroaeschna) sigma Theischinger, 1993. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 31 January 2017.
  2. Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 118.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 196–197. Theischinger. Gunther.

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