Anisoptera (suborder)

7 Unidentified dragonfly at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Anisoptera (suborder) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Anisoptera (suborder) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Anisoptera (suborder) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Anisoptera (suborder) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Anisoptera (suborder) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
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Anisoptera (suborder) 13 Feb 2023 HarveyPerkins
Anisoptera (suborder) 12 Feb 2023 RobG1

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On the Bluett's Block nocturnal survery, we saw this dragonfly freshly emerged from its larval shell and beginning to pump up its wings and abdomen.

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   12 Feb 2023
A rare treat to observe.

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