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Australian Emperor (Hemianax papuensis) A large dragonfly (90mm length?) with strong markings in black and yellow.<br /> Resting on a Grevillea sp. shrub at the local school around midday.<br /> Very cooperative. Australia,Australian Emperor Dragonfly,Geotagged,Hemianax papuensis,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Australian Emperor (Hemianax papuensis)

A large dragonfly (90mm length?) with strong markings in black and yellow.
Resting on a Grevillea sp. shrub at the local school around midday.
Very cooperative.

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  1. View Annette Flottwell's profile
    Annette Flottwell
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    impressive dragon! Posted 9 years ago
  2. View RMFelix's profile
    RMFelix
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    Huge female! Great capture, cheers* Posted 9 years ago

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The Australian Emperor Dragonfly

''Hemianax papuensis'' is a species of dragonfly in the Aeshnidae family that can be found in Australia. It is black coloured with yellow dots along the tail.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 18, 2016. Captured Jan 22, 2014 19:06 in 2 Talaskia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/250s
  • ISO64
  • 8.46mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.