Diplacodes bipunctata (male)

Common name: Wandering Percher

Meaning of name:

Unknown.

Distribution:

Occurs throughout mainland Australia.

Description:

The males are red with black markings. The females are yellow with black markings.

Notes:

Inhabits a wide range of still and sluggish waters.

We have photographed this species in August, September and every month from November to April.

References:

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