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Sydney mountain darner
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Female Austroaeschna obscura
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Austroaeschna obscura distribution map.svg

The Austroaeschna obscura is a large type of dragonfly. It is often called the Sydney mountain darner. This amazing insect belongs to a family of dragonflies known as Telephlebiidae. You can find it living in the Sydney Basin area of Australia. It loves to live near rivers and streams.

What is a Dragonfly?

Dragonflies are flying insects with big eyes and two pairs of strong, see-through wings. They are known for being very fast and skilled flyers. Dragonflies often live near water, like ponds, lakes, and rivers. They start their lives in the water as nymphs before changing into the flying adults we usually see.

Where the Sydney Mountain Darner Lives

The Sydney mountain darner lives in a special part of Australia called the Sydney Basin. This area is in the state of New South Wales. It has many different types of land, including mountains, valleys, and coastal areas. This dragonfly prefers to live close to fresh water, such as clean rivers and streams. These waterways are important for the dragonfly's life cycle.

What the Sydney Mountain Darner Looks Like

The Austroaeschna obscura is a very dark dragonfly. It has clear, light-colored marks on its body. These marks help it stand out. It looks quite similar to another type of dragonfly called the multi-spotted darner (Austroaeschna multipunctata). However, the Sydney mountain darner has its own unique patterns.

Conservation Status

The Sydney mountain darner is listed as "Least Concern" (LC) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This means that, for now, there are enough of these dragonflies in the wild. Their numbers are not decreasing quickly. This is good news for this interesting insect!

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  • Female Sydney Mountain Darner (16950383038)

    A female Sydney mountain darner

  • Female Sydney Mountain Darner face (16515691064)

    Close-up of a female's face

  • Austroaeschna obscura female wings (34665462690)

    The wings of a female Sydney mountain darner

  • Austroaeschna obscura male wings (34242598803)

    The wings of a male Sydney mountain darner

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