''Austroaeschna atrata'' is a species of Australian
dragonfly
A dragonfly is a flying insect belonging to the infraorder Anisoptera below the order Odonata. About 3,000 extant species of true dragonfly are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threate ...
in the family
Telephlebiidae,
known as the mountain darner.
It inhabits the upper reaches of mountain streams, generally above an altitude of 400m, in New South Wales and Victoria.
''Austroaeschna atrata'' is a medium-sized to large dragonfly with a very dark colouring and dull markings.
Gallery
Austroaeschna atrata female wings (34921567421).jpg, Female wings
Austroaeschna atrata male wings (34921573211).jpg, Male wings
See also
*
List of dragonflies of Australia
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q3200063
Telephlebiidae
Odonata of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by René Martin
Insects described in 1909