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Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Molonglo River Reserve

Orthetrum caledonicum at Molonglo River Reserve - 16 Feb 2017
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 17 Feb 2017 HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum 17 Feb 2017 Roger

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Looking at photos for ID the Dragonfly looks like a Blue Skimmer. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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HarveyPerkins wrote:
   18 Feb 2017
Hi Roger - yes, this is a female Blue Skimmer.
Roger wrote:
   18 Feb 2017
Thanks Harvey

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  • The dragonfly's were flying over the dry grass at Kama Reserve Canberra Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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