Notoaeschna sagittata explained

Notoaeschna sagittata is a species of Australian dragonfly of the family Telephlebiidae,[1] known as the southern riffle darner.[2] It is endemic to eastern Australia, occurring south of the Hunter River, New South Wales, where it inhabits rapid streams.[3]

Notoaeschna sagittata is a large, dark brown to black dragonfly with yellow markings.[4] It appears similar to Notoaeschna geminata, the northern riffle darner, which occurs north of the Hunter River.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Notoaeschna sagittata (Martin, 1901). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 19 March 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. 140.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 230. Theischinger. Gunther.
  4. Book: The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Watson. J.A.L.. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 0643051368. Melbourne.

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