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Gynacantha mocsaryi
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Gynacantha mocsaryi is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae, known as the paddle-tipped duskhawker. It is found in northern Queensland, Australia, the Maluku Islands and New Guinea.

Gynacantha mocsaryi is a large, dark coloured dragonfly with a strongly constricted waist in its abdomen at segment 3. Adult males have a blue colouring. It is a crepuscular insect and flies at dawn and dusk.

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  • Gynacantha mocsaryi female wings (34248852733)

    Female wings

  • Gynacantha mocsaryi male wings (34248857243)

    Male wings

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  • Paddle-tipped Duskhawker 3A9509

    Recently emerged male, Cairns

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