Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Albury, NSW

Orthetrum caledonicum at Albury, NSW - 6 Mar 2022
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Orthetrum caledonicum 28 Dec 2024 KorinneM
Unidentified 7 Mar 2022 KylieWaldon

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Looked almost white and grey banded in flight, but when it landed it looked a bit like a Blue Skimmer, though it was a bit smaller than I'm used to seeing for that species - though certainly 5cm, possibly 6cm long.

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