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Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Bonython, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
Orthetrum caledonicum at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021
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Orthetrum caledonicum 18 Jan 2021 roymcd
Orthetrum caledonicum 18 Jan 2021 RodDeb

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Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb Perca fluviatilis (Redfin) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Cordulephya pygmaea (Common Shutwing) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by RodDeb Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb 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 Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by RodDeb Gymnopilus sp. (Gymnopilus) at Bonython, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by RodDeb Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by RodDeb Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Bonython, ACT - 30 Apr 2019 by michaelb Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by WarrenRowland Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by frostydog Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by frostydog Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by michaelb Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Aug 2018 by frostydog Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) 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 Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 10 Feb 2018 by WarrenRowland Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Aug 2017 by WarrenRowland Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by michaelb 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 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 Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 19 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb Ranunculus papulentus (Large River Buttercup) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Aug 2015 by michaelb Grevillea rosmarinifolia/lanigera intergrade 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 Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 24 May 2015 by michaelb Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb Mentha spicata (Garden Mint) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb Oenothera lindheimeri (Clockweed) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb Westringia fruticosa (Native Rosemary) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb
Perca fluviatilis (Redfin) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Cordulephya pygmaea (Common Shutwing) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
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
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Gymnopilus sp. (Gymnopilus) at Bonython, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Bonython, ACT - 30 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by WarrenRowland
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by frostydog
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by frostydog
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by michaelb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Aug 2018 by frostydog
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) 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
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 10 Feb 2018 by WarrenRowland
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Aug 2017 by WarrenRowland
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by michaelb
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
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
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 19 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Ranunculus papulentus (Large River Buttercup) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Grevillea rosmarinifolia/lanigera intergrade 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
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 24 May 2015 by michaelb
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Mentha spicata (Garden Mint) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb
Oenothera lindheimeri (Clockweed) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb
Westringia fruticosa (Native Rosemary) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb

Location information

Species information

  • Orthetrum caledonicum Scientific name
  • Blue Skimmer Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 15 Abundance
  • 17 Jan 2021 12:07 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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