Orthetrum caledonicum
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| Orthetrum caledonicum (Linnaeus, 1758) |
The Blue Skimmer, Orthetrum caledonicum, is a common Australian dragonfly.
Males since have powder blue thorax and abdomen pruinescent blue when mature. The females are brownish grey in colour while the teneral are yellow with black markings.
The species is widespread throughout mainland Australia and extending to Tasmania. It is also found in New Guinea, New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands and Lesser Sunda Islands. It inhabits a range of still and flowing water habitats including temporary waters.
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