Anax papuensis

3 Australian Emperor at Mongarlowe, NSW

Anax papuensis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 22 Sep 2023
Anax papuensis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 22 Sep 2023
Anax papuensis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 22 Sep 2023
Anax papuensis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 22 Sep 2023
Anax papuensis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 22 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Anax papuensis 24 Sep 2023 HarveyPerkins
Unidentified 22 Sep 2023 LisaH

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User's notes

Amazing! I am assuming this dragonfly was laying eggs on the water plants, which was in the middle of a creek. Apologies for photo quality - unable to get closer, so cropped.

2 comments

HarveyPerkins wrote:
   24 Sep 2023
Yes - one of the most satisfying species to get egg-laying photos of.
LisaH wrote:
   24 Sep 2023
Fascinating - thank you!

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Sep 2023 03:57 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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