Austroaeschna cooloola explained

Austroaeschna cooloola is a species of large dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae,[1] known as the Wallum darner.[2] It has been found in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits sandy and densely vegetated streams.[3]

Austroaeschna cooloola is a dark brown to black dragonfly with blue markings. It appears similar to the more widespread unicorn darner, Austroaeschna unicornis, and the tropical unicorn darner, Austroaeschna speciosa, found near Cairns in Far North Queensland.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Austroaeschna christine Theischinger, 1991. 2022. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 27 August 2024.
  2. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 126.
  3. Book: Theischinger. Gunther. Endersby. Ian. Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 195.

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