Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Adversaeschna brevistyla Higher classification Adversaeschna Order Odonate | Family Aeshnidae Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | |
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Genus Adversaeschna
Watson, 1992 Similar Australian emerald, Austrolestes, Antipodochlora braueri, Australian emperor, Melangyna novaezelandiae | ||
The blue-spotted hawker (Adversaeschna brevistyla) is a monotypic species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae.
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Description
The blue-spotted hawker is a large dragonfly with a pair of blue stripes on either side of the thorax. Males have blue eyes whilst females have brown eyes.
Distribution and habitat
The blue-spotted hawker is widespread across Australia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island and some Pacific Islands. Its presence has not been verified in the Northern Territory.
It may be found near ponds and marshes as well as vegetation far from water. It prefers still water but may also be found along calm streams.
References
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