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Sydney mountain darner
Female Sydney Mountain Darner side view (16950365308).jpg
Female Austroaeschna obscura
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Austroaeschna obscura is a large species of dragonfly in the family Telephlebiidae, known as the Sydney mountain darner. It is found in the Sydney Basin in Australia, where it inhabits rivers and streams.

Austroaeschna obscura is a very dark dragonfly with distinct pale markings. It appears similar to the more widespread multi-spotted darner, Austroaeschna multipunctata.

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  • Female Sydney Mountain Darner (16950383038)

    Female Austroaeschna obscura

  • Female Sydney Mountain Darner face (16515691064)

    Female face

  • Austroaeschna obscura female wings (34665462690)

    Female wings

  • Austroaeschna obscura male wings (34242598803)

    Male wings

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