Orthetrum caledonicum

1 Blue Skimmer at Deakin, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2019
Orthetrum caledonicum at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2019
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Orthetrum caledonicum 8 Jan 2019 HarveyPerkins
Hemicordulia tau 8 Jan 2019 BIrdsinCanberra

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This Tau Emerald Dragonfly was nowhere near water, in fact it was on the north aspect of the hill, the hottest part of the hill that day. It seemed to be happy grasping that dead stick.

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HarveyPerkins wrote:
   9 Jan 2019
This is actually an immature male Blue Skimmer that has not yet developed any of the blue pruinescence. Many species of dragonfly fly well away from their watery habitats when first emerged from the larval state and mature in bushland before returning to breed.
   9 Jan 2019
Hi Harvey, Many thanks for that correction, I would never have identified it correctly. Many thanks also for the information about them moving away from water. Cheers

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