Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Paddys River, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
Orthetrum caledonicum at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 30 Nov 2022 HarveyPerkins
Unidentified 29 Nov 2022 Harrisi

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Castiarina bifasciata (Jewel beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 1 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
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Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna rufipes (Eucalyptus leaf beetle, Red-footed leaf beatle) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Paropsis porosa (A eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by Harrisi
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Juncus filicaulis (Thread Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eragrostis brownii (Common Love Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Centrolepis strigosa (Hairy Centrolepis) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Drosera gunniana (Pale Sundew) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus subsecundus (Finger Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus sarophorus (Broom Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Ned_Johnston
Pomaderris betulina subsp. actensis (Canberra Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Amphirhoe sloanei (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Hesthesis plorator (A longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Castiarina bifasciata (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Rhinotia bidentata (Two-spot Rhinotia weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Stenoderus concolor (Longhorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Zoedia divisa (Zoedia longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Pempsamacra dispersa (Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Erina acasta (Blotched Dusky-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Neocuris pubescens (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina rufipennis (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by Harrisi
Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina deyrollei (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Trichophthalma nicholsoni (Nicholson's tangle-veined fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina australasiae (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Pempsamacra dispersa (Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Trichocolletes sp. (genus) (Spring Bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Amphirhoe decora (Decora Longicorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by Harrisi
Juncus subsecundus (Finger Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Glossostigma diandrum (Spoon-leaf Mud-mat) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Juncus flavidus (Yellow Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Polichne sp. (genus) (Small Grassland Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Hemarthria uncinata (Matgrass) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Juncus articulatus (A Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Eleocharis sphacelata (Tall Spike-rush) at Tharwa, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) sp.(genus) (A Crane Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Acacia falciformis (Broad-leaved Hickory) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Olearia tenuifolia (Narrow-leaved Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Gompholobium huegelii (pale wedge–pea) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Oct 2015 by KenT
Calytrix tetragona (Common Fringe-myrtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Oct 2015 by KenT

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 27 Nov 2022 04:02 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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