Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Cook, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
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Orthetrum caledonicum 8 Jan 2023 HarveyPerkins
Hemicordulia tau 8 Jan 2023 Tammy

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Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by CathB
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by CathB
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Cook, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by drakes
Pterodontia mellii (Hunchback Fly, Small-headed Fly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by CathB
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 6 Mar 2021 by Tammy
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by CathB
Nanodectes harpax (Small shield-back katydid) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by CathB
Steganopsis melanogaster (A lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by CathB
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by drakes
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Cook, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by drakes
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by CathB
Amphirhoe sloanei (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by CathB
Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by CathB
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by CathB
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Cook, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by CathB
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Cook, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by CathB
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Cook, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by drakes
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Holt, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by drakes
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by CathB
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by CathB
Simaetha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Brown jumper) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by CathB
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by CathB
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tammy
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Holt, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by CathB
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by CathB
Paropsisterna nobilitata (Leaf beetle, Button beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by CathB
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2021 by CathB
Genduara punctigera (Spotted Clear Winged Snout Moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by CathB
Pinara undescribed species near divisa at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by CathB
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by CathB
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by CathB
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by CathB
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lepturidea sp. (genus) (Comb-clawed beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Conopidae (family) (Thick-headed fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Macrobathra (genus) (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Pinara undescribed species near divisa at Cook, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by CathB
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by drakes
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Zenithicola crassus (Clerid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2020 by CathB
Hestiochora furcata (A zygaenid moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2020 by CathB
Ectenopsis sp. (March fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Castiarina scalaris (Scalaris jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Hestiochora furcata (A zygaenid moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Cook, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by CathB
Holoplatys sp. (genus) (Unidentified Holoplatys jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB
Leptorhynchos squamatus subsp. squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2020 by drakes
Yoyetta timothyi (Brown Firetail Cicada) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Pimelea curviflora (Curved Rice-flower) at Cook, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by drakes
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Cook, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by drakes
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by drakes
Yoyetta timothyi (Brown Firetail Cicada) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by CathB
Sonchus asper (Prickly Sowthistle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by drakes
Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at Cook, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by drakes
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by drakes
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by drakes
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by drakes
Drosera auriculata (Tall Sundew) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by drakes
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by drakes
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by CathB
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by CathB
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by CathB
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by CathB
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by CathB
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by drakes
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by drakes
Coltricia sp. at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2020 by drakes
Stylidium graminifolium (Grass Triggerplant) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by drakes
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by drakes
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by drakes

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2023 02:24 PM Recorded on
  • Tammy Recorded by

Additional information

  • I think the dragonfly was feeding on a cicada. Associated Insect
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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