Anax papuensis

Australian Emperor at Strathnairn, ACT

Anax papuensis at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Sep 2023
Anax papuensis at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Sep 2023
Anax papuensis at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Sep 2023
Anax papuensis at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Sep 2023
Anax papuensis at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Anax papuensis 24 Sep 2023 HarveyPerkins
Anax papuensis 17 Sep 2023 AlisonMilton

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In the first photo you can almost see the female laying her eggs on the underside of the water lily.

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Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Holt, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by tpreston
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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 17 Sep 2023 01:21 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Water lily Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

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