Anax papuensis

Common name: Australian Emperor

Meaning of name:

Unknown.

Distribution:

Found throughout Australia.

Description:

The body is mottled shades of yellow, light and dark brown.

Notes:

Inhabits a wide range of still and slow flowing waters.

We have photographed this species in March, April, May, June, July and November.

References:

The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Günther Theischinger and John Hawking. 2006