''Spinaeschna'' is a

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in the

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Telephlebiidae Telephlebiidae is a family of dragonflies endemic to eastern and south-western Australia. They are medium-sized to very large dragonflies, generally found around streams. The family Telephlebiidae is not recognised in the World Odonata List at t ...

. These dragonflies are

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to eastern Australia, where they inhabit streams and rivers. Species of ''Spinaeschna'' are medium to large, dark brown dragonflies with greenish-yellow markings.

Species

The genus ''Spinaeschna'' includes the following two species: *'' Spinaeschna tripunctata'' – southern cascade darner *'' Spinaeschna watsoni'' – northern cascade darner

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q2131171 Telephlebiidae Anisoptera genera Odonata of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Günther Theischinger Insects described in 1982

Species

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