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"Ischnura heterosticta", one of at least two species with the common name common bluetail, is an Australian damselfly of the family Coenagrionidae. It is the largest of the three "Ischnura" species in Australia. They are generally found near slow-running or still water. The species is also salt tolerant. It flies from October to March.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Mar 30, 2021. Captured Dec 22, 2015 11:32 in Organ Pipes National Park, Organ Pipes Rd, Keilor North VIC 3036, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO800
  • 229mm