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Common Bluetail
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species is very widespread and has been found in every state and territory of Australia .
It is a fairly small to medium-sized damselfly with a wingspan of up to 45 mm.
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Scientific Classification
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Odonata
Zygoptera
Coenagrionidae
Ischnura
heterosticta
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Males have a black and blue head and thorax, with black and blue markings along the olive-brown abdomen. The tip of the abdomen is black and blue. Females are an all-over olive-brown and green with black markings.
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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. 96
- "Wildlife of Greater Brisbane – A Queensland Museum Wild Guide"; The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane; 2nd Ed; 2007; ISBN 9780977594313; p. 87
- Atlas of Living Australia – Ischnura heterosticta
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