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Sighting 4252853

Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Tharwa, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020
Orthetrum caledonicum at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020
Orthetrum caledonicum at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020
Orthetrum caledonicum at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020
Orthetrum caledonicum at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020
Orthetrum caledonicum at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 14 Mar 2020 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 14 Mar 2020 RodDeb

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Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 18 Jun 2024 by RodDeb
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Dromaius novaehollandiae (Emu) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by JohnBundock
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by SWishart
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by SWishart
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by JohnBundock
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Vespertilionidae (family) (A microbat) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by dannymccreadie
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Tharwa, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Lichenomphalia chromacea (Yellow Navel) at Tharwa, ACT - 16 May 2020 by Ranger788
Anterhynchium nigrocinctum (A potter wasp) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Petrochelidon ariel (Fairy Martin) at Tharwa, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Tharwa, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by JohnBundock
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Onthophagus granulatus (Small brown dung beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Tharwa, ACT - 28 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Tharwa, ACT - 28 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Anthus australis (Australian Pipit) at Tharwa, ACT - 19 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jun 2018 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jun 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jun 2018 by RodDeb
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) at Tharwa, ACT - 11 Jan 2018 by ACTBioSecurity
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jan 2018 by JohnBundock
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2018 by JohnBundock
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Dec 2017 by JohnBundock
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Dec 2017 by JohnBundock
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Dec 2017 by JohnBundock
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Dec 2017 by JohnBundock
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Oct 2017 by JohnBundock
Phlebopus marginatus (Giant Bolete) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 May 2017 by RodDeb
Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Apr 2017 by RodDeb
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2017 by JohnBundock
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Dec 2016 by JohnBundock
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Dec 2016 by JohnBundock
Papaver aculeatum (Bristle Poppy) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2015 by galah681
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Sep 2015 by galah681
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Apr 2012 by Christine

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 12 Mar 2020 12:32 PM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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