Grampians darner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Grampians darner
Conservation status
Endangered (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Telephlebiidae
Genus:	Austroaeschna
Species:	A. ingrid
Binomial name
Austroaeschna ingrid Theischinger, 2008
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The Grampians darner (scientific name: Austroaeschna ingrid) is a type of large dragonfly. Dragonflies are amazing insects known for their big eyes, strong wings, and excellent flying skills. This particular darner belongs to the Telephlebiidae family.

The Grampians darner is a very dark dragonfly with lighter markings on its body. It looks quite similar to other darner species, such as the S-spot darner (Austroaeschna christine), the multi-spotted darner (Austroaeschna multipunctata), and the Sydney mountain darner (Austroaeschna obscura).

Where Does It Live?

This special dragonfly is only found in one place in the world: the Grampians National Park in western Victoria, Australia. It likes to live near small streams and wet, marshy areas called bogs. These habitats are very important for the Grampians darner to survive and lay its eggs.

Why Is It Special?

The Grampians darner is considered an Endangered species. This means there are not many of them left in the wild, and they are at high risk of disappearing forever. Protecting their unique home in the Grampians is very important to help these beautiful dragonflies survive.

Images for kids

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  Female wings

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  Male wings