Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Gungahlin, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Gungahlin, ACT - 8 Feb 2017
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 18 Feb 2017 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 18 Feb 2017 KenT
Unidentified 18 Feb 2017 Qwerty

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HarveyPerkins wrote:
   19 Feb 2017
This one is an immature male, just starting to develop a bit of blue pruinescence on the abdomen.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 8 Feb 2017 12:00 AM Recorded on
  • Qwerty Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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