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Diplacodes trivialis

male and female perching

(Chalky percher dragonfly)

FAMILY	Libelludidae
Species	Diplacodes trivialis
Common name	Chalky percher
Main colour	Blue or greenish with black
Size	Wingspan 4-6 cm, larva 13-14 mm long
Campus	Townsville

Description

The male has a blue to blue-grey body with black on the tail, eyes are blue; female is greenish with black markings on the tail, eyes are green with red.