The conservation status of dragonflies (Odonata) from south-eastern Australia

Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre

MDFRC item.

The conservation status of the dragonflies from south-eastern Australia is documented and species with limited distribution and/or larval habitats which are vulnerable are discussed. One hundred and seven species are recorded from South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and southern New South Wales. No species is considered endangered, but nine species have high conservation priority. These species are endemic to Australia and all have restricted distributions. The vulnerablitiy of the larval habitats is discussed and suggestions for their conservation and management are made.