Ischnura aurora

Common name: Aurora Bluetail

Meaning of name:

Unknown.

Distribution:

Occurs throughout Australia.

Description:

The male is substantially red, with blue markings on the end of the abdomen.

Notes:

The larvae inhabit still and sluggish waters, including temporary ponds.

We have photographed this species in December and February.

References:

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