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Austroaeschna pulchra facts for kids

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Forest darner
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Austroaeschna pulchra is a species of large dragonfly in the family Telephlebiidae, known as the forest darner. It inhabits streams and rivers in eastern Australia, from around Brisbane through to Victoria.

The male Austroaeschna pulchra is a brown to black dragonfly with yellow, green or blue markings; while the female is brown with yellow markings. They appear similar to the Carnarvon darner, Austroaeschna muelleri.

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  • Austroaeschna pulchra female wings (35053283535)

    Female wings

  • Austroaeschna pulchra male wings (34888929252)

    Male wings

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