Orthetrum sabina
Slender Skimmer at Bournda, NSW
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| Unverified | 5 Mar 2017 | RossMannell |
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User's notes
The dragonfly was photographed in the forested area of the sandhills between Bondi Lake and Bournda Beach.
1 comment
RossMannell
wrote:
6 Sep 2017
I have noticed bird species in this area which, according to my old books, aren't this far south. Climate change seems a possible cause of the spread of species. Unfortunately, this probably means range reduction for other species but that's only a guess.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.940097-36.808804
- Places Bournda, NSW
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 9 Feb 2017 09:54 AM Recorded on
- RossMannell Recorded by
Collections
- RossMannell South Coast NatureMapr Orthetrum sabina Dragonflies (Anisoptera) Dragonflies & Damselflies (Odonata) Insects
Species information
- Orthetrum sabina Scientific name
- Slender Skimmer Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 98m Recorded at altitude