Promoted
Dynamic fiery skimmer
It may be officially autumn in these southern, temperate parts, but invertebrate activity continues unabated.
This is a male fiery skimmer and they delight with their dynamic colours, flitting through foliage and skimming over water surfaces.
The fiery skimmer can be seen here in eastern and northern Australia, as well as in New Guinea and adjacent islands.
Body length 45 mm and wingspan around 85 mm
"Orthetrum villosovittatum" is a species of dragonfly that ranges from Victoria through eastern New South Wales and Queensland, north inland Queensland, the Cape York Peninsula and north Northern Territory in Australia and overseas as far as the Moluccas, New Guinea and neighbouring islands. It is a common species through most of its range.
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