Austroaeschna multipunctata is a species of large dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae, known as the multi-spotted darner. It inhabits small mountain streams in southern New South Wales and eastern Victoria, Australia.
Austroaeschna multipunctata is a very dark dragonfly with pale markings.
Etymology The genus name Austroaeschna combines the prefix austro- (from Latin auster, meaning “south wind”, hence “southern”) with Aeshna, a genus of dragonflies.
The species name multipunctata is derived from the Latin multus ("many"), punctum ("point" or "spot"), and the suffix -atus ("provided with"), referring to numerous yellow spots on the thorax and abdomen.
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See also List of dragonflies of Australia
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