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Tasmanian swamp tigertail
Tasmanian Swamp Tigertail, Synthemis tasmanica, male.jpg
Male
Tasmanian Swamp Tigertail, Synthemis tasmanica, female.jpg
Female
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Synthemis tasmanica is a species of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae, known as the Tasmanian swamp tigertail. It is found in Tasmania, Australia, where it inhabits seepages and bogs. It is a slender, medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.

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  • Dragonfly Synthemis tasmanica (17887054335)

    Male

  • Tasmanian Swamp Tigertail, Synthemis tasmanica, mating pair

    Mating pair, female is upside down

  • Synthemis tasmanica female wings (35063235155)

    Female wings

  • Synthemis tasmanica male wings (35063237705)

    Male wings

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