Английская Википедия:Blue-spotted hawker
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The blue-spotted hawker (Adversaeschna brevistyla) is the only known species of dragonfly of the genus Adversaeschna in the family Aeshnidae.[1][2][3]
Description
The blue-spotted hawker is a large dragonfly with a pair of pale stripes on either side of the thorax.[4] Mature males have blue eyes whilst females have brown eyes.
Distribution and habitat
The blue-spotted hawker is widespread across Australia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island[5] and some Pacific Islands.[1] Its presence has not been verified in the Northern Territory.[5]
It may be found near ponds and marshes as well as vegetation far from water.[1] It prefers still water but may also be found along calm streams.[4]
Gallery
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Female side view
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Female
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Male
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Male body detail
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Male tip of tail
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Female ovipositing, depositing her eggs in a dam
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Larva
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Female wings
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Male wings
References
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