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Wandering Percher
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species can be found in all Australian states and territories except Tasmania. It typically flies close to the ground, often landing on low plants or the ground.
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Scientific Classification
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Odonata
Epiprocta
Libellulidae
Diplacodes
bipunctata
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Males are reddish in colour with black markings on the abdomen. Females are a sandy-yellow colour. Both genders have a brownish-yellow spot at the base of the hind wing.
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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. 276
- "Wildlife of Greater Brisbane – A Queensland Museum Wild Guide"; The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane; 2nd Ed; 2007; ISBN 9780977594313; p. 94
- Atlas of Living Australia – Diplacodes bipunctata
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