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Common Bluetail

Ischnura heterosticta

Description:

that was the first time i spotted damsel flies matting. and i did realize they are not matting with only same coloured but with difference colors...

1 Species ID Suggestions

julia.mccoey
julia.mccoey 11 years ago
Common Bluetail
Ischnura heterosticta Ischnura heterosticta


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9 Comments

kimkiu
kimkiu 11 years ago

good pick up, julia

thanks again!

julia.mccoey
julia.mccoey 11 years ago

I think you've got the wrong species name; apparently the blue river damsel is blue the whole way along, and isn't in Victoria. I'd go with Ischnura heterosticta

kimkiu
kimkiu 11 years ago

thanks bullinger ^^

Bullinger
Bullinger 11 years ago

Beautiful!

kimkiu
kimkiu 11 years ago

thanks karen and maria!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Lovely spot! It looks like this a a dimorphic species (the male & female are completely different in appearance) Here is a link that may help you to ID this http://brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_drag...

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

great shots!

kimkiu
kimkiu 11 years ago

yes, they are amazing creatures ^^

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

Beautiful kimkiu! I love how when mating, they make a wonky love-heart :)

kimkiu
Spotted by
kimkiu

3106, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Feb 14, 2012
Submitted on May 14, 2012

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