Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at O'Connor, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 01:54 PM
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Orthetrum caledonicum 4 Jan 2021 HarveyPerkins
Unverified 31 Dec 2020 ConBoekel

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There is an ephemeral road puddle in DSW and this individual patrolled the margins for over 20 mins. Flight height was less than a meter. It used various perches and was intolerant of a close approach, so, very difficult to get an image. I hope this one has enough identifying characters.

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