Carnarvon evening darner facts for kids
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The Telephlebia undia is a special type of dragonfly often called the Carnarvon evening darner. It's a medium to large dragonfly with a dark chestnut brown body. Its wings have dark marks near the front edge and at their base. This amazing insect is found only in a small area of Central Queensland, Australia, near Carnarvon National Park. It likes to live near streams and waterfalls, and you can often see it flying around at dusk, which is why it's called an "evening darner"!
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Meet the Carnarvon Evening Darner
The Carnarvon evening darner is a fascinating insect. Its scientific name is Telephlebia undia. It belongs to a group of dragonflies called the Telephlebiidae family. This family includes many different types of darners.
What Does It Look Like?
This dragonfly is a medium to large size. Its body is a deep, dark chestnut brown color. If you look closely at its wings, you'll see dark markings. These marks are found along the leading edge of the wings and also near where the wings connect to its body. These markings help it stand out!
Where Does It Live?
The Carnarvon evening darner is what we call endemic to Australia. This means it lives naturally only in one specific place. For this dragonfly, that place is around Carnarvon National Park in Central Queensland. It loves to hang out near streams and waterfalls. These watery places are perfect for dragonflies to live and hunt.
When Does It Fly?
Unlike some other dragonflies that fly during the day, the Carnarvon evening darner prefers the evening. You are most likely to spot it flying around at dusk. This is when the sun is setting and the light starts to fade. It's a special time of day for this unique insect.
Similar Dragonflies
The Telephlebia undia looks quite similar to another dragonfly called Telephlebia tryoni. Sometimes, it can be tricky to tell them apart! Scientists study their small differences to identify each species correctly.
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