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Swamp Darner
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species is also found in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. It is a fairly large dragonfly and a strong flier.
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Scientific Classification
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Odonata
Epiprocta
Telephlebiidae
Austroaeschna
parvistigma
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Adults are dark brown to black with cream markings. The wings are clear.
It prefers slow-flowing water, with lots of plants and fine sediments on the bottom.
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