Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at O'Connor, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 12 Feb 2023 HarveyPerkins
Hemicordulia tau 12 Feb 2023 ConBoekel

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Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Vulpia sp. (A Squirreltail Fescue) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Briza maxima (Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
zz rusts, leaf spots, at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by ConBoekel
Ipheion uniflorum (Spring Star-flower) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Aedes sp. (genus) (Mosquito) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Ceratopogonidae (family) (Biting Midge) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Sphecinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Sand or Digger wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Corticariinae (subfamily) (Mould beetle, minute brown scavenger beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Acizzia acaciaebaileyanae (Cootamundra Wattle Psyllid) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender or Topped Lavender) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Dryandra St Woodland - 23 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Cardiaspina sp. (genus) (Lace or Basket lerp) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by ConBoekel
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by ConBoekel
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by ConBoekel
Parentucellia latifolia (Red Bartsia) at O'Connor, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at O'Connor, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Apr 2021 by ConBoekel
Thalaina clara (Clara's Satin Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Mar 2021 by MattFox
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by ConBoekel
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by ConBoekel
Holocola thalassinana (A Leafroller Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by ConBoekel
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by ConBoekel
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2021 by MReevesii00milktea
Pediana sp. (genus) (A huntsman spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Sannantha pluriflora (Twiggy Heath Myrtle, Tall Baeckea) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at O'Connor, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Heteropelma scaposum (Two-toned caterpillar parasite wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by ConBoekel
Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by ConBoekel
Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by ConBoekel
Vittadinia gracilis (New Holland Daisy) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by ConBoekel
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Centaurium sp. (Centaury) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Ligustrum sinense (Narrow-leaf Privet, Chinese Privet) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Trifolium arvense var. arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by ConBoekel
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Silene gallica var. gallica (French Catchfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Pimelea curviflora (Curved Rice-flower) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Belenois java (Caper White) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Euchiton sphaericus (Star Cudweed) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Gamochaeta purpurea (Purple Cudweed) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Pimelea linifolia (Slender Rice Flower) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Goodenia hederacea (Ivy Goodenia) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by ConBoekel

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 31 Jan 2023 01:12 PM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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