Common name : South giant darner
Scientific name : Austrophlebia costalis
Family : Aeshnidae
Native to : Australia
Interesting fact : With a speed of 97 km per hour, this species of dragonflies, is considered to be one of the fastest flying species in the world.
The South Giant Darner is a large species of dragonflies with yellow markings on its thorax. It can generally be found in terrestrial and freshwater areas. They inhabit medium-sized streams, while the larvae can be found in shaded areas, under logs. Its diet is similar to that of other dragonflies.
