Austrolestes sp. (genus)

Ringtail damselfy at Chiltern, VIC

Austrolestes sp. (genus) at Chiltern, VIC - 24 Apr 2022 10:41 AM
Austrolestes sp. (genus) at Chiltern, VIC - 24 Apr 2022 10:41 AM
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Austrolestes sp. (genus) 21 Jan 2025 KorinneM
Austrolestes leda 24 Apr 2022 KylieWaldon

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I think these are all this species. The males were not as bright blue as I am used to. Two were down on one of the lake-dams. But the first one was way up the back.

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KorinneM wrote:
   21 Jan 2025
Most likely Astrolestes Leda, but I can't see enough to rule out A. io.
KylieWaldon wrote:
   22 Jan 2025
totally understand. TY :)

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