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Mating pair, female is upside down
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification

The Notoaeschna sagittata is a type of dragonfly found only in eastern Australia. It is commonly known as the southern riffle darner. This amazing insect belongs to a group of dragonflies called Telephlebiidae. It lives in places with fast-flowing streams.

Southern Riffle Darner: A Cool Australian Dragonfly

The southern riffle darner is a special dragonfly because it is endemic to eastern Australia. This means you can only find it naturally in this part of the world. It lives south of the Hunter River in New South Wales.

What Does the Southern Riffle Darner Look Like?

The Notoaeschna sagittata is a large dragonfly. It has a dark brown or black body with bright yellow markings. It looks quite similar to another dragonfly called the northern riffle darner (Notoaeschna geminata). The main difference is where they live. The northern riffle darner is found north of the Hunter River.

Gallery

A pair of Southern riffle darners mating.
A close-up photo of a female's wings.
A close-up photo of a male's wings.
An image from a scientific book about dragonflies.

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