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Photo 1 of 4 (c) Reiner Richter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

Photo 2 of 4 (c) Reiner Richter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

Photo 3 of 4 (c) Graham Winterflood, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Photo 4 of 4 (c) Reiner Richter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
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Palemouth
Brachydiplax denticauda
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About
Brachydiplax denticauda is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae known commonly as the palemouth. It is native to Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It lives in habitat with still and slow-moving waters.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 23, 2026Edge Hill, QLD, AUObserver: 莊宜澍View observation from Oct 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 22, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Matt BoyleView observation from Oct 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 22, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Matt BoyleView observation from Oct 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 21, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Graham WinterfloodView observation from Oct 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 7, 2026Greenslopes St, Edge Hill, QLD, AUObserver: 莊宜澍View observation from Oct 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 16, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Douglas MillsView observation from Sep 16, 2026 on iNaturalist