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Blue-spotted Hawker
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species is very widespread and has been found right across Australia, except in the Northern Territory. It prefers quiet waters, such as lakes and riverine pools.
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Scientific Classification
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Odonata
Epiprocta
Aeshnidae
Adversaeschna
brevistyla
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It is a large dragonfly, with a wingspan of up to 100mm. It is a strong, fast flyer.
Adults are mostly dark brown in colour, with two bold pale stripes on the side of the thorax. The abdomen has a series of paired, yellowish spots and the wings are clear.
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References:
- "Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia, The" by Günther Theischinger and John Hawking; CSIRO Publishing; Collingwood; 2006; ISBN 9780643090736; p. 148
- "Wildlife of Greater Brisbane – A Queensland Museum Wild Guide"; The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane; 2nd Ed; 2007; ISBN 9780977594313; p. 90
- Atlas of Living Australia – Adversaeschna brevistyla
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