Checklist South-Eastern Queensland: 132 species
The checklist below contains the 132 species which have been reported from the area South-Eastern Queensland. The list is sorted as per our overall checklist, with damselflies (Zygoptera) sorted before dragonflies (Anisoptera). Click here if you would like to see the list sorted on the species' scientific names or on their common names.
Each line contains the following pieces of information: the number of the species as per our overall checklist, its common and scientific names, a Distribution button and three further icons. Click on the Distribution button to see the species' Australia-wide distribution. Those species of which we have photographs available are listed in dark red; click on their names to see our photographs. And finally, you can click on the three colourful icons on the right to search the web for more information about the species using Bing, Google or Yahoo as your search engine.
Please note that all of these distribution data, including the dot maps themselves, are copyright-protected. They must not, therefore, be reproduced, republished, redistributed, modified, etc. without the express written permission from the copyright holders. Note also that the acronym DECCW, NSW underneath each dot map stands for the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales.

| 3 | Southern Whitetip (Episynlestes albicauda) | Southern Whitetip (Episynlestes albicauda)
Inhabits streams, usually in rainforest, often in pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 6 | Forest Needle (Synlestes selysi) | Forest Needle (Synlestes selysi)
Inhabits streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 8 | Bronze Needle (Synlestes weyersii) | Bronze Needle (Synlestes weyersii)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 12 | Inland Ringtail (Austrolestes aridus) | Inland Ringtail (Austrolestes aridus)
Inhabits streams, riverine pools, lakes and ponds, including temporary ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 13 | Metallic Ringtail (Austrolestes cingulatus) | Metallic Ringtail (Austrolestes cingulatus)
Inhabits rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps and alpine bogs © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 16 | Wandering Ringtail (Austrolestes leda) | Wandering Ringtail (Austrolestes leda)
Inhabits wide range of still and sluggish waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 17 | Dune Ringtail (Austrolestes minjerriba) | Dune Ringtail (Austrolestes minjerriba)
Inhabits brown, acidic dune lakes and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 18 | Cup Ringtail (Austrolestes psyche) | Cup Ringtail (Austrolestes psyche)
Inhabits riverine pools, lakes, swamps and ponds, sometimes temporary © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 22 | Dusky Spreadwing (Lestes concinnus) | Dusky Spreadwing (Lestes concinnus)
Inhabits riverine lagoons, ponds (including temporary ponds) and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 25 | Sapphire Rockmaster (Diphlebia coerulescens) | Sapphire Rockmaster (Diphlebia coerulescens)
Inhabits streams and rapid rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 28 | Whitewater Rockmaster (Diphlebia lestoides) | Whitewater Rockmaster (Diphlebia lestoides)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 29 | Arrowhead Rockmaster (Diphlebia nymphoides) | Arrowhead Rockmaster (Diphlebia nymphoides)
Inhabits streams and rivers, including slow and intermittently flowing rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 38 | Flame Flatwing (Austroargiolestes amabilis) | Flame Flatwing (Austroargiolestes amabilis)
Inhabits streams, usually in rainforest © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 43 | Golden Flatwing (Austroargiolestes chrysoides) | Golden Flatwing (Austroargiolestes chrysoides)
Inhabits streams, usually in rainforest © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 45 | Common Flatwing (Austroargiolestes icteromelas) | Common Flatwing (Austroargiolestes icteromelas)
Inhabits streams and rivers, including those that dry to pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 47 | Coastal Flatwing (Griseargiolestes albescens) | Coastal Flatwing (Griseargiolestes albescens)
Inhabits streams, boggy seepages, swamps and possibly dune lakes © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 49 | Grey-chested Flatwing (Griseargiolestes eboracus) | Grey-chested Flatwing (Griseargiolestes eboracus)
Inhabits boggy seepages and sphagnum bogs © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 50 | Springs Flatwing (Griseargiolestes fontanus) | Springs Flatwing (Griseargiolestes fontanus)
Inhabits streams, particularly near their springs © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 63 | Large Wiretail (Labidiosticta vallisi) | Large Wiretail (Labidiosticta vallisi)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 65 | Southern Pinfly (Neosticta canescens) | Southern Pinfly (Neosticta canescens)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 70 | Northern Wiretail (Rhadinosticta banksi) | Northern Wiretail (Rhadinosticta banksi)
Inhabits streams and riverine pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 71 | Powdered Wiretail (Rhadinosticta simplex) | Powdered Wiretail (Rhadinosticta simplex)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 81 | Orange Threadtail (Nososticta solida) | Orange Threadtail (Nososticta solida)
Inhabits streams, rivers and riverine pools, including small stagnant pools and lakes © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 82 | Fivespot Threadtail (Nososticta solitaria) | Fivespot Threadtail (Nososticta solitaria)
Inhabits streams and rivers, including those that dry to pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 84 | Blue Slim (Aciagrion fragile) | Blue Slim (Aciagrion fragile)
Inhabits still waters, particularly swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 89 | Pygmy Wisp (Agriocnemis pygmaea) | Pygmy Wisp (Agriocnemis pygmaea)
Inhabits slow sections of streams, ponds (including temporary ponds) and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 90 | Red-rumped Wisp (Agriocnemis rubricauda) | Red-rumped Wisp (Agriocnemis rubricauda)
Inhabits boggy seepages and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 92 | Red-tipped Shadefly (Argiocnemis rubescens) | Red-tipped Shadefly (Argiocnemis rubescens)
Inhabits streams, rivers, ponds, boggy seepages and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 96 | Eastern Billabongfly (Austroagrion watsoni) | Eastern Billabongfly (Austroagrion watsoni)
Inhabits still and flowing waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 99 | Splendid Longlegs (Austrocnemis splendida) | Splendid Longlegs (Austrocnemis splendida)
Inhabits still and sluggish waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 100 | Swamp Bluet (Austrocoenagrion lyelli) | Swamp Bluet (Austrocoenagrion lyelli)
Inhabits still and sluggish waters; streams, riverine pools, lakes, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 101 | Large Riverdamsel (Caliagrion billinghursti) | Large Riverdamsel (Caliagrion billinghursti)
Inhabits sluggish rivers, riverine pools, lakes and ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 102 | Redtail (Ceriagrion aeruginosum) | Redtail (Ceriagrion aeruginosum)
Inhabits slow streams, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 103 | Aurora Bluetail (Ischnura aurora) | Aurora Bluetail (Ischnura aurora)
Inhabits still and sluggish waters, including temporary ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 104 | Common Bluetail (Ischnura heterosticta) | Common Bluetail (Ischnura heterosticta)
Inhabits still and sluggish waters, including temporary ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 105 | Colourful Bluetail (Ischnura pruinescens) | Colourful Bluetail (Ischnura pruinescens)
Inhabits riverine pools, lakes, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 106 | Gold-fronted Riverdamsel (Pseudagrion aureofrons) | Gold-fronted Riverdamsel (Pseudagrion aureofrons)
Inhabits streams, rivers, riverine pools and lagoons © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 107 | Northern Riverdamsel (Pseudagrion cingillum) | Northern Riverdamsel (Pseudagrion cingillum)
Inhabits still and sluggish waters; streams, rivers, riverine pools and pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 108 | Flame-headed Riverdamsel (Pseudagrion ignifer) | Flame-headed Riverdamsel (Pseudagrion ignifer)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 111 | Blue Riverdamsel (Pseudagrion microcephalum) | Blue Riverdamsel (Pseudagrion microcephalum)
Inhabits still and flowing waters; streams, rivers, riverine lagoons, lakes and ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 113 | Red & Blue Damsel (Xanthagrion erythroneurum) | Red & Blue Damsel (Xanthagrion erythroneurum)
Inhabits slow sections of mostly wider streams and still waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 118 | Thylacine Darner (Acanthaeschna victoria) | Thylacine Darner (Acanthaeschna victoria)
Inhabits slow, possibly temporary streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 119 | Blue-spotted Hawker (Adversaeschna brevistyla) | Blue-spotted Hawker (Adversaeschna brevistyla)
Inhabits still waters (lakes and permanent ponds); sometimes flowing water (riverine pools and quiet areas) © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 121 | Australasian Duskhawker (Anaciaeschna jaspidea) | Australasian Duskhawker (Anaciaeschna jaspidea)
Inhabits wide range of still waters, including slightly brackish waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 123 | Green Emperor (Anax gibbosulus) | Green Emperor (Anax gibbosulus)
Inhabits wide range of still waters, particularly swamps, and including slightly brackish waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 124 | Lesser Green Emperor (Anax guttatus) | Lesser Green Emperor (Anax guttatus)
Inhabits wide range of still waters, particularly swamps, and including slightly brackish waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 125 | Australian Emperor (Anax papuensis) | Australian Emperor (Anax papuensis)
Inhabits wide range of still waters, slow streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 126 | Terrestrial Evening Darner (Antipodophlebia asthenes) | Terrestrial Evening Darner (Antipodophlebia asthenes)
Inhabits terrestrial situations along small streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 130 | Wallum Darner (Austroaeschna cooloola) | Wallum Darner (Austroaeschna cooloola)
Inhabits sandy, mostly densely vegetated streams, often in dune situations © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 141 | Forest Darner (Austroaeschna pulchra) | Forest Darner (Austroaeschna pulchra)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 142 | Sigma Darner (Austroaeschna sigma) | Sigma Darner (Austroaeschna sigma)
Inhabits small mountain streams, generally upper reaches © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 144 | Conehead Darner (Austroaeschna subapicalis) | Conehead Darner (Austroaeschna subapicalis)
Inhabits montane streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 146 | Unicorn Darner (Austroaeschna unicornis) | Unicorn Darner (Austroaeschna unicornis)
Inhabits rivers and streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 148 | Australian Duskhawker (Austrogynacantha heterogena) | Australian Duskhawker (Austrogynacantha heterogena)
Inhabits wide range of still waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 149 | Southern Giant Darner (Austrophlebia costalis) | Southern Giant Darner (Austrophlebia costalis)
Inhabits small to medium-sized streams, occasionally temporary © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 151 | Wide-faced Darner (Dendroaeschna conspersa) | Wide-faced Darner (Dendroaeschna conspersa)
Inhabits lowland streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 152 | Lesser Duskhawker (Gynacantha dobsoni) | Lesser Duskhawker (Gynacantha dobsoni)
Inhabits pools, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 157 | Northern Riffle Darner (Notoaeschna geminata) | Northern Riffle Darner (Notoaeschna geminata)
Inhabits rapid streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 159 | Southern Cascade Darner (Spinaeschna tripunctata) | Southern Cascade Darner (Spinaeschna tripunctata)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 162 | Northern Evening Darner (Telephlebia cyclops) | Northern Evening Darner (Telephlebia cyclops)
Inhabits margins of rainforest streams, often near waterfalls © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 163 | Eastern Evening Darner (Telephlebia godeffroyi) | Eastern Evening Darner (Telephlebia godeffroyi)
Inhabits margins of small streams, splash zones of small waterfalls © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 165 | Coastal Evening Darner (Telephlebia tryoni) | Coastal Evening Darner (Telephlebia tryoni)
Inhabits stream margins, in rainforest and in open country © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 170 | Coastal Petaltail (Petalura litorea) | Coastal Petaltail (Petalura litorea)
Inhabits boggy seepages and swamps at low altitude © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 172 | Southern Dragon (Antipodogomphus acolythus) | Southern Dragon (Antipodogomphus acolythus)
Inhabits streams, rivers and riverine pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 177 | Spinehead Dragon (Antipodogomphus proselythus) | Spinehead Dragon (Antipodogomphus proselythus)
Inhabits streams, rivers and riverine pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 179 | Twinspot Hunter (Austroepigomphus praeruptus) | Twinspot Hunter (Austroepigomphus praeruptus)
Inhabits sluggish streams and rivers, including isolated riverine pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 184 | Inland Hunter (Austrogomphus australis) | Inland Hunter (Austrogomphus australis)
Inhabits rivers and riverine pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 186 | Unicorn Hunter (Austrogomphus cornutus) | Unicorn Hunter (Austrogomphus cornutus)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 188 | Yellow-striped Hunter (Austrogomphus guerini) | Yellow-striped Hunter (Austrogomphus guerini)
Inhabits streams, rivers and lakes © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 191 | Jade Hunter (Austrogomphus ochraceus) | Jade Hunter (Austrogomphus ochraceus)
Inhabits streams, rivers and lakes © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 193 | Pale Hunter (Austrogomphus amphiclitus) | Pale Hunter (Austrogomphus amphiclitus)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 199 | Wallum Vicetail (Hemigomphus cooloola) | Wallum Vicetail (Hemigomphus cooloola)
Inhabits sandy and sluggish streams and lakes © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 200 | Southern Vicetail (Hemigomphus gouldii) | Southern Vicetail (Hemigomphus gouldii)
Inhabits permanent streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 201 | Stout Vicetail (Hemigomphus heteroclytus) | Stout Vicetail (Hemigomphus heteroclytus)
Inhabits streams and rivers, which during summer are often reduced to trickles between the pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 204 | Australian Tiger (Ictinogomphus australis) | Australian Tiger (Ictinogomphus australis)
Inhabits rivers, riverine lagoons, lakes and ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 212 | Eastern Brown Tigertail (Archaeosynthemis orientalis) | Eastern Brown Tigertail (Archaeosynthemis orientalis)
Inhabits boggy seepages and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 215 | Yellow-tipped Tigertail (Choristhemis flavoterminata) | Yellow-tipped Tigertail (Choristhemis flavoterminata)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 217 | Variable Tigertail (Eusynthemis aurolineata) | Variable Tigertail (Eusynthemis aurolineata)
Inhabits montane swamps and small streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 220 | Cooloola Tigertail (Eusynthemis cooloola) | Cooloola Tigertail (Eusynthemis cooloola)
Habitats unknown © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 224 | Black Tigertail (Eusynthemis nigra) | Black Tigertail (Eusynthemis nigra)
Inhabits streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 225 | Swift Tigertail (Eusynthemis rentziana) | Swift Tigertail (Eusynthemis rentziana)
Inhabits streams © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 230 | Golden Tigertail (Eusynthemis virgula) | Golden Tigertail (Eusynthemis virgula)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 231 | Royal Tigertail (Parasynthemis regina) | Royal Tigertail (Parasynthemis regina)
Inhabits sluggish streams that dry to pools, stagnant riverine pools and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 233 | Swamp Tigertail (Synthemis eustalacta) | Swamp Tigertail (Synthemis eustalacta)
Inhabits boggy seepages and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 236 | Slender Tigertail (Tonyosynthemis ofarrelli) | Slender Tigertail (Tonyosynthemis ofarrelli)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 237 | Australian Cruiser (Macromia tillyardi) | Australian Cruiser (Macromia tillyardi)
Inhabits streams, rivers and riverine pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 239 | Australian Emerald (Hemicordulia australiae) | Australian Emerald (Hemicordulia australiae)
Inhabits rivers, riverine pools, lakes, and permanent ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 240 | Fat-bellied Emerald (Hemicordulia continentalis) | Fat-bellied Emerald (Hemicordulia continentalis)
Inhabits riverine pools, lakes, permanent ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 242 | Yellow-spotted Emerald (Hemicordulia intermedia) | Yellow-spotted Emerald (Hemicordulia intermedia)
Inhabits sluggish rivers, riverine lagoons, lakes and ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 245 | Superb Emerald (Hemicordulia superba) | Superb Emerald (Hemicordulia superba)
Inhabits rivers, riverine pools, lakes and possibly permanent ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 246 | Tau Emerald (Hemicordulia tau) | Tau Emerald (Hemicordulia tau)
Inhabits riverine pools, lakes, ponds (including temporary ponds), swamps; occasionally streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 250 | Eastern Swamp Emerald (Procordulia jacksoniensis) | Eastern Swamp Emerald (Procordulia jacksoniensis)
Inhabits rivers, riverine pools, lakes and ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 251 | Square-spot Basker (Aethriamanta circumsignata) | Square-spot Basker (Aethriamanta circumsignata)
Inhabits riverine lagoons, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 252 | L-spot Basker (Aethriamanta nymphaeae) | L-spot Basker (Aethriamanta nymphaeae)
Inhabits riverine lagoons, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 253 | Red Swampdragon (Agrionoptera insignis allogenes) | Red Swampdragon (Agrionoptera insignis allogenes)
Inhabits streams, riverine pools, shaded ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 255 | Swamp Flat-tail (Austrothemis nigrescens) | Swamp Flat-tail (Austrothemis nigrescens)
Inhabits lakes, permanent ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 256 | Palemouth (Brachydiplax denticauda) | Palemouth (Brachydiplax denticauda)
Inhabits still and sluggish waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 259 | Black-headed Skimmer (Crocothemis nigrifrons) | Black-headed Skimmer (Crocothemis nigrifrons)
Inhabits wide range of still and sluggish waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 260 | Wandering Percher (Diplacodes bipunctata) | Wandering Percher (Diplacodes bipunctata)
Inhabits wide range of still and sluggish waters, including temporary ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 261 | Scarlet Percher (Diplacodes haematodes) | Scarlet Percher (Diplacodes haematodes)
Inhabits streams and rivers as well as still waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 262 | Black-faced Percher (Diplacodes melanopsis) | Black-faced Percher (Diplacodes melanopsis)
Inhabits riverine pools, lakes, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 264 | Chalky Percher (Diplacodes trivialis) | Chalky Percher (Diplacodes trivialis)
Inhabits ponds, including temporary ponds, and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 266 | Water Prince (Hydrobasileus brevistylus) | Water Prince (Hydrobasileus brevistylus)
Inhabits lakes, ponds and swamps, possibly including temporary ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 267 | Australasian Slimwing (Lathrecista asiatica festa) | Australasian Slimwing (Lathrecista asiatica festa)
Inhabits streams and rivers and riverine lagoons and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 268 | Wandering Pennant (Macrodiplax cora) | Wandering Pennant (Macrodiplax cora)
Inhabits riverine pools and lagoons, ponds (including temporary ponds), swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 269 | Pygmy Percher (Nannodiplax rubra) | Pygmy Percher (Nannodiplax rubra)
Inhabits wide range of still and flowing waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 270 | Elusive Archtail (Nannophlebia eludens) | Elusive Archtail (Nannophlebia eludens)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 273 | Common Archtail (Nannophlebia risi) | Common Archtail (Nannophlebia risi)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 274 | Australian Pygmyfly (Nannophya australis) | Australian Pygmyfly (Nannophya australis)
Inhabits boggy seepages and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 280 | Painted Grasshawk (Neurothemis stigmatizans) | Painted Grasshawk (Neurothemis stigmatizans)
Inhabits range of still waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 283 | Brownwater Skimmer (Orthetrum boumiera) | Brownwater Skimmer (Orthetrum boumiera)
Inhabits brown, acidic dune lakes with shallow littoral margins © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 284 | Blue Skimmer (Orthetrum caledonicum) | Blue Skimmer (Orthetrum caledonicum)
Inhabits wide range of still and flowing waters, including temporary waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 285 | Rosy Skimmer (Orthetrum migratum) | Rosy Skimmer (Orthetrum migratum)
Inhabits streams, boggy seepages, riverine pools and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 286 | Slender Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina) | Slender Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina)
Inhabits wide range of still and sluggish waters, often shallow, sometimes temporary © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 288 | Fiery Skimmer (Orthetrum villosovittatum) | Fiery Skimmer (Orthetrum villosovittatum)
Inhabits streams, boggy seepages, lakes, ponds, swamps and trickles © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 289 | Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens) | Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Inhabits wide range of still waters, including ephemeral ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 290 | Swampwatcher (Potamarcha congener) | Swampwatcher (Potamarcha congener)
Inhabits riverine lagoons, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 292 | Red Arrow (Rhodothemis lieftincki) | Red Arrow (Rhodothemis lieftincki)
Inhabits streams, rivers, riverine lagoons and ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 293 | Iridescent Flutterer (Rhyothemis braganza) | Iridescent Flutterer (Rhyothemis braganza)
Inhabits streams, rivers and riverine pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 294 | Graphic Flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera) | Graphic Flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera)
Inhabits riverine lagoons, lakes, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 295 | Yellow-striped Flutterer (Rhyothemis phyllis) | Yellow-striped Flutterer (Rhyothemis phyllis)
Inhabits wide range of still waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 299 | Twister (Tholymis tillarga) | Twister (Tholymis tillarga)
Inhabits ponds and swamps, including temporary and brackish waters © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 300 | Dune Glider (Tramea eurybia) | Dune Glider (Tramea eurybia)
Inhabits dune lakes © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 301 | Common Glider (Tramea loewii) | Common Glider (Tramea loewii)
Inhabits wide range of still waters, including temporary ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 303 | Narrow-lobed Glider (Tramea stenoloba) | Narrow-lobed Glider (Tramea stenoloba)
Inhabits riverine lagoons, lakes, ponds, including temporary ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 304 | Red Baron (Urothemis aliena) | Red Baron (Urothemis aliena)
Inhabits riverine lagoons and ponds © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 305 | Short-tailed Duskdarter (Zyxomma elgneri) | Short-tailed Duskdarter (Zyxomma elgneri)
Inhabits streams, rivers, riverine pools, ponds and swamps © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 309 | Horned Urfly (Archaeophya adamsi) | Horned Urfly (Archaeophya adamsi)
Inhabits streams and small rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 312 | Eastern Hawk (Austrocordulia refracta) | Eastern Hawk (Austrocordulia refracta)
Inhabits streams, rivers and riverine pools © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 319 | Common Shutwing (Cordulephya pygmaea) | Common Shutwing (Cordulephya pygmaea)
Inhabits streams and rivers © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 323 | Forest Mosquitohawk (Micromidia atrifrons) | Forest Mosquitohawk (Micromidia atrifrons)
Inhabits streams, including sluggish and intermittent ones © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| 324 | Early Mosquitohawk (Micromidia convergens) | Early Mosquitohawk (Micromidia convergens)
Inhabits streams, often in rainforest © 2011 DECCW, NSW; 2021 Ian Endersby and DragonflyPix.com | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |






































































































































