DRAGONFLIES (ODONATA) OF THE MURRAY-DARLING BASIN

This publication presents a survey of the Australian dragonfly fauna of the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB), collected between 2004 and 2012. Historic and recent published distribution records are compiled and reviewed. An updated checklist of the MDB species and identification keys to adults and larvae of all MDB species are provided in this book. The origin, diversity and distributions of the fauna are discussed. Comprehensive information on species habitats and water quality and MDB distribution maps based on the larvae collected during the MDB Sustainable Rivers Audit (SRA) are presented. The known distribution records in Australia of all MDB species is illustrated by dots on maps. Photos of all species recorded from the MDB are provided, along with photos of typical habitats. Photos of adult specimens were mostly taken of live animals. This book also presents climate change scenarios for the MDB species that are of conservation concern. This publication provides a baseline of Odonata data for the MDB