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Adversaeschna brevistyla
This large colorful dragonfly was resting until I got too close and instantly flew away. In the foliage, it hid very well.
Resting in a gum tree
http://lifeunseen.com/index2_item_3768.p... http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_... This link shows the blue spots http://strathbogierangesnatureview.wordp...
Here are a few other photos:
http://lifeunseen.com/index2_item_3768.p...
http://www.ecology-solutions.com.au/vic_...
Thank you frank.
Even with a field guide, I have little idea which species this is.
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
You have an amazing camera! How sharp the dragonfly look its unbelievable, I can see its wing so clearly :-) Its true that it hid on the foliage well, on the third picture I had a hard time spotting it. Thank you for submitting this spotting.