Diplacodes haematodes

Scarlet Percher at Bullen Range

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Identification history

Diplacodes haematodes	18 Nov 2016	HarveyPerkins
Diplacodes haematodes	17 Nov 2016	roymcd
Unverified	17 Nov 2016	JohnBundock

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2 comments

roymcd wrote:

18 Nov 2016

This might be an immature male. I'll let Harvey make a final decision.

Kind regards, Roy.

HarveyPerkins wrote:

18 Nov 2016

Yes - this is a teneral male Scarlet Percher that hasn't yet developed its bright red colour. You can just make out traces of red coming in on some of the abdominal segments.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.031952 -35.406148
Altitude 565.1m
Maps Bullen Range

Sighting information

1 Abundance
17 Nov 2016 12:53 PM Recorded on
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JohnBundock Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Dragonflies (Anisoptera) Dragonflies & Damselflies (Odonata) Insects Diplacodes haematodes

Additional information

50mm or larger Animal size

Species information

Diplacodes haematodes Scientific name
Scarlet Percher Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 983m Recorded at altitude
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