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Scarlet Percher
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species has been found in every state and territory of Australia, except in Tasmania.
It is a medium-sized dragonfly with a wingspan of up to 60 mm.
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Odonata
Epiprocta
Libellulidae
Diplacodes
haematodes
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Males are bright scarlet in colour and their hind wings have a brownish spot at the base. Females are yellowish with black markings and the tips of their wings are brownish.
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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 haematodes
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