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An Australian visitor

An Australian visitor

The bright-red percher dragonfly (Diplacodes bipunctata) is an occasional visitor to New Zealand, flying the stretch of the Tasman Sea.

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Private collection
Photograph by Larena Woodmore

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How to cite this page:

George Gibbs. 'Insects – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/insects-overview/5/3