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Fiery Skimmer
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species has been found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, The Northern Territory and Western Australia.
It is a medium-sized dragonfly with a wingspan of up to 75 mm. It is a fast, strong flier.
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Scientific Classification
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Odonata
Epiprocta
Libellulidae
Orthetrum
villosovittatum
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The head and abdomen of males is bright red, with a reddish-brown thorax. Females are an orange-red colour. Both genders have clear wings with brown bases. A distinguishing feature of this dragonfly is that the abdomen markedly narrows near the thorax.
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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. 266
- "Wildlife of Greater Brisbane – A Queensland Museum Wild Guide"; The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane; 2nd Ed; 2007; ISBN 9780977594313; p. 96
- Atlas of Living Australia – Orthetrum villosovittatum
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