''Spinaeschna'' is a

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in the

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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 ...

. 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 Aeshnidae Anisoptera genera Odonata of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Günther Theischinger Insects described in 1982

Species

See also

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