Tasmanian darner
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| Species: | A. tasmanica
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| Austroaeschna tasmanica | |
The Tasmanian darner (Austroaeschna tasmanica), is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae, which includes some of the world's largest dragonflies. It is found in Tasmania, Australia.[2] The species was first described by Robert Tillyard in 1916 and inhabits streams and rivers.[3]
Also referred to as "hawkers", the name "darner" derives from the fact that the female abdomens look like a sewing needle, as they cut into plant stem when they lay their eggs through the ovipositor.
References
- ^ "Species Austroaeschna flavomaculata Tillyard, 1916". Australian Faunal Directory. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
- ^ http://www.ento.csiro.au/aicn/name_s/b_499.htm
- ^ Theischinger G, Hawking J (2006). The Complete Field Guide To Dragonflies of Australia. CSIRO Publishing. ISBN 978-0-643-09073-6.
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