Pantala flavescens

Common name: Wandering Glider

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