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Dromaeschna forcipata

Species of dragonfly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dromaeschna forcipata
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Dromaeschna forcipata is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae,[3] known commonly as the green-striped darner.[4] It generally inhabits streams in coastal rainforests of north-eastern Queensland, Australia.[5]

Quick Facts Green-striped darner, Conservation status ...
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Dromaeschna forcipata male

Dromaeschna forcipata is a large black dragonfly with dark green markings. The side of its body appears to have alternate black and green stripes.[4]

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Taxonomy

The Australian Faunal Directory no longer considers Dromaeschna to be a distinct genus, and Dromaeschna forcipata now has the name, Austroaeschna forcipata.[6][7]

However, World Odonata List uses the name Dromaeschna forcipata.[3]

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    Female wings
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    Male wings

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