Orthetrum caledonicum

1 Blue Skimmer at Belconnen, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 16 Nov 2017 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 16 Nov 2017 roymcd
Unidentified 14 Nov 2017 JohnBundock

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HarveyPerkins wrote:
   17 Nov 2017
Teneral male

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  • 14 Nov 2017 09:15 AM Recorded on
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