Blue-spotted hawker
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| Adversaeschna brevistyla (Rambur, 1842)
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The blue-spotted hawker (Adversaeschna brevistyla) is a monotypic species of dragonfly in family Aeshnidae.[1][2]
Description
It is a large dragonfly with a pair of blue stripes on either side of the thorax.[3] The males have blue eyes whilst the females have brown eyes.
Distribution and habitat
The blue-spotted hawker is widespread across Australia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island[4] and some Pacific Islands.[1] Its presence has not been verified in the Northern Territory.[4]
It may be found near ponds, marshes as well as vegetation far from water.[1] They prefer still water but may also be found calm streams.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Daley, Elizabeth (2007). Wings: An introduction to Tasmania's winged insects. Riffles Pty Ltd.
- ^ Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. (2023). "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral, University of Alabama. Retrieved 14 Mar 2023.
- ^ a b Chew, Peter (2009-01-21). "Blue-spotted Hawker - Adversaeschna brevistyla". Brisbane Insects and Spiders. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
- ^ a b "Aeshna brevistyla". CSIRO Entomology. 18 September 2003. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
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