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Southern evening darner
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Scientific classification
Telephlebia brevicauda distribution map.svg

Telephlebia brevicauda is a species of dragonfly in the family Telephlebiidae, known as the southern evening darner. It is a medium to large, dark chestnut brown dragonfly with dark markings on the leading edge of its wings. It is endemic to eastern Australia, occurring in alpine New South Wales and Victoria, where it inhabits boggy areas, and flies at dusk.

Telephlebia brevicauda appears similar to Telephlebia godeffroyi.

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  • Telephlebia brevicauda female wings (34252060083)

    Female wings

  • Telephlebia brevicauda male wings (34931612931)

    Male wings

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