Australia Dragonflies
Ancient Greenling
Hemiphlebia mirabilis
Identification
A small inconspicuous damselfly and the only Victorian species that is almost all green. Readily separated from all other species by unique white anal appendages, white occipital triangle and white clypeus. Also has two dark bands across the upper half of each eye.
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Female
Similar to male but lacks the white anal appendages.
Similar species
In size and habitat, most likely to be confused with female I. heterosticta or other similar-sized Coenagrions.
Behaviour
Often reluctant to fly, it remains inconspicuously hidden in vegetation; its small size and green colouration providing suitable camouflage.
Trips that have seen
Ancient Greenling
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