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Australian Emperor
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species is found Australia-wide and its older scientific name is Hemianax papuensis. It is often found far away from water.
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Scientific Classification
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Odonata
Epiprocta
Aeshnidae
Anax
papuensis
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It is a large dragonfly, with a wingspan of up to 110mm. It is a strong, fast flyer and is known to patrol up and down lakes.
Adults are pale brown to yellow in colour, with dark brown mottling and dark ladder-like markings along the abdomen. 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. 152
- "Wildlife of Greater Brisbane – A Queensland Museum Wild Guide"; The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane; 2nd Ed; 2007; ISBN 9780977594313; p. 91
- Atlas of Living Australia – Anax papuensis
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