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Paddle-tipped Duskhawker
Gynacantha mocsaryi
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About
Gynacantha mocsaryi is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae, known as the paddle-tipped duskhawker. It is found in northern Queensland, Australia, the Maluku Islands and New Guinea.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Nov 3, 2026Anderson St at Lae Street, Trinity Beach QLD 4879, AustraliaObserver: Golo MaurerView observation from Nov 3, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 26, 2026Cairns Botanic Gardens, Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Ged TranterView observation from Aug 26, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 26, 2026Speewah Conservation Park, Kuranda QLD 4881, AustraliaObserver: Ged TranterView observation from Feb 26, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 26, 2026Speewah Conservation Park, Kuranda QLD 4881, AustraliaObserver: Ged TranterView observation from Feb 26, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 25, 2026Speewah Conservation Park, Kuranda QLD 4881, AustraliaObserver: Ged TranterView observation from Feb 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 6, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: michaelqssView observation from Feb 6, 2026 on iNaturalist