Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Molonglo River Reserve

Orthetrum caledonicum at Molonglo River Reserve - 16 Feb 2017 12:39 PM

Orthetrum caledonicum at Molonglo River Reserve - 16 Feb 2017 12:39 PM

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Identification history

	Orthetrum caledonicum	17 Feb 2017	HarveyPerkins
	Orthetrum caledonicum	17 Feb 2017	Roger

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Looking at photos for ID the Dragonfly looks like a Blue Skimmer. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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HarveyPerkins wrote:

18 Feb 2017

Hi Roger - yes, this is a female Blue Skimmer.

Roger wrote:

18 Feb 2017

Thanks Harvey

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Location information

Coordinates 149.027778 -35.264167
Altitude 608.8m
Maps Kama Molonglo River Reserve
Places Belconnen, ACT

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
16 Feb 2017 12:39 PM Recorded on
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Roger Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Dragonflies (Anisoptera) Dragonflies & Damselflies (Odonata) Insects

Additional information

The dragonfly's were flying over the dry grass at Kama Reserve Canberra Associated plant
25mm to 50mm Animal size
Female Gender

Species information

Orthetrum caledonicum Scientific name
Blue Skimmer Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1529.4m Recorded at altitude
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