Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Fisher, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Fisher, ACT - 3 Jan 2023
Orthetrum caledonicum at Fisher, ACT - 3 Jan 2023
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Orthetrum caledonicum 3 Jan 2023 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 3 Jan 2023 MatthewFrawley

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Erigeron karvinskianus (Seaside Daisy) at Mount Taylor - 18 Dec 2023 by Shazw
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Mount Taylor - 18 Dec 2023 by Shazw
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Mount Taylor - 18 Dec 2023 by Shazw
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at TAY100: Mt Taylor 1 - 31 Oct 2023 by George
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at TAY100: Mt Taylor 1 - 31 Oct 2023 by George
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 26 Oct 2023 by kms
Erica lusitanica (Spanish Heath ) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by lbradley
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at TAY100: Mt Taylor 1 - 5 Oct 2023 by George
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at TAY100: Mt Taylor 1 - 5 Oct 2023 by George
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fisher, ACT - 22 May 2023 by LPadg
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fisher, ACT - 14 May 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Fisher, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Fisher, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fisher, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Fisher, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Cotoneaster glaucophyllus (Cotoneaster) at Fisher, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Fisher, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Fisher, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Fisher, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fisher, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Fisher, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fisher, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fisher, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fisher, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Fisher, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Ottelia ovalifolia subsp. ovalifolia (Swamp Lily) at Fisher, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Fisher, ACT - 23 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Fisher, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fisher, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Fisher, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fisher, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Fisher, ACT - 9 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Fisher, ACT - 9 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Fisher, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by Shazw
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Fisher, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Fisher, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Gigantowales chisholmi (A millepede) at Fisher, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Chifley, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Eleocharis atricha (Tuber Spikerush) at Chifley, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Chifley, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Chifley, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Fisher, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Ranatra sp. (genus) (Water Scorpion or Water Stick Insect) at Fisher, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by kdm
Neobatrachus sudellae (Sudell's Frog or Common Spadefoot) at Fisher, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by kdm
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Fisher, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by SandraH
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Chifley, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fisher, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Fisher, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fisher, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Chifley, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Chifley, ACT - 9 Jun 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Chifley, ACT - 8 Mar 2017 by George
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Chifley, ACT - 8 Mar 2017 by George
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at Chifley, ACT - 21 Jan 2012 by MatthewFrawley
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Chifley, ACT - 21 Jan 2012 by MatthewFrawley

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Sighting information

  • 4 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2023 03:40 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

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  • Carex appressa Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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