Pantala flavescens

Meaning of name: Unknown.

Distribution: Widespread in Australia and around the world.

Description: Brownish-yellow to orange-red with black dorsal markings.

Notes: Inhabits still waters temporary ponds and swamps.

We have photographed this species in April.

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

Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/120c6e30-9dc3-4077-a4b9-3dabafc0eaf5#overview