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Tau Emerald Dragonfly

Hemicordulia tau

Photo by Steve A
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Field Notes

Description:

A medium-sized dragonfly with a black abdomen, pinched near the base and fringed with orange crescent-shaped marks. Eyes on mature males are reddish brown and wings are transparent. The face is pale with an inverted T-shape, which gives the species its name.

Habitat:

Commonly found (flying) from September to May. Seen in Southern NSW, this species is common along the Australian East Coast from Victoria to Queensland.

Notes:

Thanks to Fransiskus Edbert for identification, and to http://www.ecology-solutions.com.au for the information about this species. Also see www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_dragons/TMark.htm

Reference Links:

Hemicordulia tau

Species ID Suggestions

Tau Emerald

Hemicordulia Tau

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Comments (2)
Steve A
@FransiskusEdbert You are good!! Thanks so much for the quick ID of this species, I never would have found it amongst the 7,000 options!

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