Anax papuensis

1 Australian Emperor at Yackandandah, VIC

Anax papuensis at Yackandandah, VIC - 13 Feb 2023 09:51 AM
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Anax papuensis 28 Dec 2024 KorinneM
Unverified 14 Feb 2023 KylieWaldon

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BIG dragonfly. there were a few coming in and trying to land on these dead twigs. Not sure I recognise this species - australian emperor? if so its the brightest one i've ever seen. maybe the only male I've ever seen.

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KorinneM wrote:
   28 Dec 2024
It may be more newly emerged and hasn't fully 'darkened' up.

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