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Bush Giant Dragonfly

Uropetaia Carovei

Photo by JillBlack
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Description:

The bush giant dragonfly (Kapokapowai) is native to New Zealand and has a wingspan often reaching 13cm and a body length 79-86mm. This is New Zealand's largest dragonfly.

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Uropetala carovei - Wikipedia

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