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Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Beecroft Peninsula, NSW - 25 Dec 2011 by HarveyPerkins

Hemicordulia australiae

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 25 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 25 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) by Bungybird

Austroepigomphus praeruptus

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) by Bungybird

Austroepigomphus praeruptus

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) by Bungybird

Austroepigomphus praeruptus

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 19 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 19 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Ischnura aurora

Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 18 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Ischnura aurora

Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Gibberagee, NSW - 18 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Ischnura heterosticta

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 18 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 18 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Hemicordulia australiae

Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) by Bungybird

Austroepigomphus praeruptus

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Diplacodes melanopsis

Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Ischnura heterosticta

Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Diplacodes melanopsis

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Hemicordulia australiae

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Orthetrum sabina (Slender Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum sabina

Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Adversaeschna brevistyla

Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Diplacodes melanopsis

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Hemicordulia australiae

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Canberra Central, ACT - 14 Dec 2011 by Christine

Adversaeschna brevistyla

Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Nov 2011 by Illilanga

Ischnura aurora

Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Nov 2011 by Christine

Austroargiolestes icteromelas

Cordulephya pygmaea (Common Shutwing) at Latham, ACT - 6 Apr 2011 by Christine

Cordulephya pygmaea

Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Petermann, NT - 3 Mar 2011 by jks

Diplacodes bipunctata

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Gilmore, ACT - 24 Feb 2011 by ChrisLiddiard

Hemicordulia tau

Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Grenfell, NSW - 22 Jan 2011 by Harrisi

Diplacodes bipunctata

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Grenfell, NSW - 21 Jan 2011 by Harrisi

Orthetrum caledonicum

Zygoptera (suborder) (Damselfly) at Nangus, NSW - 1 Jan 2011 by abread111

Zygoptera (suborder)

Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Grenfell, NSW - 28 Dec 2010 by Harrisi

Diplacodes bipunctata

Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga

Anax papuensis

Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga

Adversaeschna brevistyla

Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga

Austroagrion watsoni

Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga

Xanthagrion erythroneurum

Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga

Diplacodes bipunctata

Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2010 by Illilanga

Anax papuensis

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2010 by Illilanga

Austrolestes leda

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Dec 2010 by AlisonMilton

Austrolestes leda

Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Dec 2010 by AlisonMilton

Adversaeschna brevistyla

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 7 Dec 2010 by Bungybird

Hemicordulia australiae

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Gluepot, SA - 25 Apr 2010 by WendyEM

Hemicordulia tau

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hattah, VIC - 23 Apr 2010 by WendyEM

Hemicordulia tau

Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Hattah, VIC - 23 Apr 2010 by WendyEM

Austrolestes annulosus

Synlestes weyersii (Bronze Needle) at Wee Jasper, NSW - 14 Feb 2010 by Harrisi

Synlestes weyersii

Argiolestidae (family) (Flatwings) at Colo Vale, NSW - 7 Dec 2009 by nancyp

Argiolestidae (family)

Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Ischnura aurora

Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Ischnura aurora

Austrolestes aridus (Inland Ringtail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Austrolestes aridus

Austrolestes aridus (Inland Ringtail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Austrolestes aridus

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Diplacodes melanopsis

Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird

Diplacodes melanopsis

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 27 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 27 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum villosovittatum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 26 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 26 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 26 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Diplacodes melanopsis

Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 26 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Diplacodes melanopsis

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 25 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 25 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Mar 2009 by Bungybird

Orthetrum caledonicum

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Feb 2009 by Illilanga

Hemicordulia tau

Hemigomphus heteroclytus (Stout Vicetail) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2009 by Harrisi

Hemigomphus heteroclytus

Hemigomphus heteroclytus (Stout Vicetail) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2009 by Harrisi

Hemigomphus heteroclytus

Diphlebia nymphoides (Arrowhead Rockmaster) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2009 by Harrisi

Diphlebia nymphoides

Diphlebia nymphoides (Arrowhead Rockmaster) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2009 by Harrisi

Diphlebia nymphoides

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Caragabal, NSW - 24 Jan 2008 by Harrisi

Orthetrum caledonicum

Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 5 Nov 2007 by GeoffRobertson

Anax papuensis

Tramea loewii (Common Glider) at Sheldon, QLD - 25 Oct 2007 by PJH123

Tramea loewii

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Red Hill, ACT - 25 Mar 2007 by Illilanga

Hemicordulia tau

Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Bolivia, NSW - 28 Dec 2006 by PJH123

Synthemis eustalacta

Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bolivia, NSW - 28 Dec 2006 by PJH123

Orthetrum caledonicum

Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2006 by AlisonMilton

Austroargiolestes icteromelas

Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Mar 2005 by Harrisi

Austrolestes annulosus

Austrolestes sp. (genus) (Ringtail damselfy) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 1 Jul 2003 by Mike

Austrolestes sp. (genus)

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Macgregor, ACT - 26 Dec 1978 by wombey

Austrolestes leda

Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Beecroft Peninsula, NSW - 25 Dec 2011 by HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 25 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 25 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 19 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 19 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 18 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Gibberagee, NSW - 18 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 18 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 18 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 17 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum sabina (Slender Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 16 Dec 2011 by Bungybird
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Canberra Central, ACT - 14 Dec 2011 by Christine
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Nov 2011 by Illilanga
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Nov 2011 by Christine
Cordulephya pygmaea (Common Shutwing) at Latham, ACT - 6 Apr 2011 by Christine
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Petermann, NT - 3 Mar 2011 by jks
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Gilmore, ACT - 24 Feb 2011 by ChrisLiddiard
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Grenfell, NSW - 22 Jan 2011 by Harrisi
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Grenfell, NSW - 21 Jan 2011 by Harrisi
Zygoptera (suborder) (Damselfly) at Nangus, NSW - 1 Jan 2011 by abread111
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Grenfell, NSW - 28 Dec 2010 by Harrisi
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2010 by Illilanga
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2010 by Illilanga
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2010 by Illilanga
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Dec 2010 by AlisonMilton
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Dec 2010 by AlisonMilton
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 7 Dec 2010 by Bungybird
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Gluepot, SA - 25 Apr 2010 by WendyEM
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hattah, VIC - 23 Apr 2010 by WendyEM
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Hattah, VIC - 23 Apr 2010 by WendyEM
Synlestes weyersii (Bronze Needle) at Wee Jasper, NSW - 14 Feb 2010 by Harrisi
Argiolestidae (family) (Flatwings) at Colo Vale, NSW - 7 Dec 2009 by nancyp
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Austrolestes aridus (Inland Ringtail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Austrolestes aridus (Inland Ringtail) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 15 Sep 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 27 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 27 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 26 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 26 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 26 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 26 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 25 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 25 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 20 Mar 2009 by Bungybird
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Feb 2009 by Illilanga
Hemigomphus heteroclytus (Stout Vicetail) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2009 by Harrisi
Hemigomphus heteroclytus (Stout Vicetail) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2009 by Harrisi
Diphlebia nymphoides (Arrowhead Rockmaster) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2009 by Harrisi
Diphlebia nymphoides (Arrowhead Rockmaster) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2009 by Harrisi
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Caragabal, NSW - 24 Jan 2008 by Harrisi
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 5 Nov 2007 by GeoffRobertson
Tramea loewii (Common Glider) at Sheldon, QLD - 25 Oct 2007 by PJH123
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Red Hill, ACT - 25 Mar 2007 by Illilanga
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Bolivia, NSW - 28 Dec 2006 by PJH123
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bolivia, NSW - 28 Dec 2006 by PJH123
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2006 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Mar 2005 by Harrisi
Austrolestes sp. (genus) (Ringtail damselfy) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 1 Jul 2003 by Mike
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Macgregor, ACT - 26 Dec 1978 by wombey

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