Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Paddys River, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 17 Jan 2023 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 13 Jan 2023 SWishart

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The dominant type of dragon/damselfly around the pond - hard to count but probably more than 30.

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  • 30 Abundance
  • 9 Jan 2023 11:16 AM Recorded on
  • SWishart Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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