Australian Bluetail

Ischnura heterosticta

"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.
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Appearance

The common bluetail is a small damselfly. Most males have blue eyes, a blue thorax, and a blue ringed tail. The females have a variety of forms including green, brown, black, and a form with very similar colourings to the male.
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Distribution

In Australia, "Ischnura heterosticta" is found throughout the entire continent including Tasmania.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyCoenagrionidae
GenusIschnura
SpeciesI. heterosticta
Photographed in
Australia