Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Bonython, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020
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Orthetrum caledonicum 4 Jan 2020 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 3 Jan 2020 RodDeb

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Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at BON100: Stranger Pond, Bonython - 8 Oct 2023 by LPadg
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at BON100: Stranger Pond, Bonython - 8 Oct 2023 by LPadg
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at BON100: Stranger Pond, Bonython - 8 Oct 2023 by LPadg
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at BON100: Stranger Pond, Bonython - 3 Oct 2023 by AnkeMaria
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at BON100: Stranger Pond, Bonython - 3 Oct 2023 by AnkeMaria
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Bonython, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Typha orientalis (Broad-leaved Cumbumgi) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Austrogomphus australis (Inland Hunter) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Bonython, ACT - 6 May 2020 by Tammy
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Bonython, ACT - 6 May 2020 by Tammy
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Jan 2019 by WarrenRowland
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Jan 2019 by WarrenRowland
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by WarrenRowland
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Aug 2017 by WarrenRowland
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by michaelb
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Jul 2017 by Alison Milton
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Jul 2017 by Alison Milton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Jul 2017 by Alison Milton
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Jul 2017 by AlisonMilton
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Jul 2017 by Alison Milton
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Jul 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ranatra sp. (genus) (Water Scorpion or Water Stick Insect) at Bonython, ACT - 1 Apr 2017 by Jek
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
Ranunculus papulentus (Large River Buttercup) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Cenchrus clandestinus (Kikuyu Grass) at Bonython, ACT - 5 Nov 2015 by michaelb
Ranunculus papulentus (Large River Buttercup) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Ranunculus papulentus (Large River Buttercup) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Cardamine sp. (Bittercress) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Cardamine sp. (Bittercress) at Bonython, ACT - 22 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 22 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Bonython, ACT - 21 Jun 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Bonython, ACT - 24 May 2015 by michaelb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 24 May 2015 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Cenchrus clandestinus (Kikuyu Grass) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb

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  • 6 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2020 10:57 AM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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