Austroaeschna subapicalis explained

Austroaeschna subapicalis is a species of large dragonfly in the family Telephlebiidae,[1] known commonly as the conehead darner.[2] It inhabits mountain streams in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia.[3]

Austroaeschna subapicalis is a very dark dragonfly with indistinct pale markings.[2] It appears similar to the mountain darner, Austroaeschna atrata, which is found in alpine areas of southern New South Wales and Victoria.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Austroaeschna (Austroaeschna) subapicalis Theischinger, 1982. 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. 130.
  3. Book: Theischinger. Gunther. Endersby. Ian. Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 197.

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