Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Cotter River, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016
Orthetrum caledonicum at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016
Orthetrum caledonicum at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 11 Jan 2017 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 11 Jan 2017 KenT

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HarveyPerkins wrote:
   11 Jan 2017
Great example of a male in the intermediate stages of developing its blue pruinescence.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 31 Dec 2016 11:15 AM Recorded on
  • KenT Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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