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Gold-fronted Riverdamsel, Gold-fronted Sprite
Conservation status: Least Concern
Gold-fronted Riverdamsels have been found in every state of Australia except Tasmania. They live around still and flowing waters; such as riverine pools, lakes, streams and rivers.
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Odonata
Zygoptera
Coenagrionidae
Pseudagrion
aureofrons
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Male and female adults are coloured differently. Males are highly distinctive with a blue and black body and golden-yellow face and upper thorax. Females are a dull green with similar black markings to the male.
They are a medium-sized damselfly and can often be seen flying close to the surface of water.
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