''Austroaeschna atrata'' is a species of Australian
dragonfly
A dragonfly is a flying insect belonging to the infraorder Anisoptera below the order Odonata. About 3,000 extant species of dragonflies are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threat ...
in the family
Aeshnidae
Aeshnidae, also called aeshnids, hawkers, or darners, is a family of dragonflies, found nearly worldwide, with more than 50 genera and over 450 species.
The family includes some of the largest dragonflies.
Description
Common worldwide or nearl ...
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known as the mountain darner.
It inhabits the upper reaches of mountain streams, generally above an altitude of 400m, in New South Wales and Victoria.
''Austroaeschna atrata'' is a medium-sized to large dragonfly with a very dark colouring and dull markings.
Gallery
Austroaeschna atrata female wings (34921567421).jpg, Female wings
Austroaeschna atrata male wings (34921573211).jpg, Male wings
See also
* List of Odonata species of Australia, List of dragonflies of Australia
References
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Aeshnidae
Odonata of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by René Martin
Insects described in 1909