Post by trehopr1 on Nov 15, 2020 18:41:34 GMT -8
Queensland Australia is home to what has been described as
the world's largest dragonfly: The Giant Petaltail (Petalura ingentissima)(Tillyard,1908).
Measuring in at 160mm+ in sheer wing expanse these powerful
beasties patrol ponds and rivers in their region just as other
dragonflies do all over the world.
I have had the privilege of seeing this species 2x in collections
over the years and believe me these things are impressive...
Below, I offer a photo of a splendid (male).
Head to tail (tip) it measured 125mm.
A second opportunity to see another genuine specimen of
this species came up last year so once again I viewed this
"giant" in all its glory (below).
I would add of coarse that very few private collections
will ever see one of these...
the world's largest dragonfly: The Giant Petaltail (Petalura ingentissima)(Tillyard,1908).
Measuring in at 160mm+ in sheer wing expanse these powerful
beasties patrol ponds and rivers in their region just as other
dragonflies do all over the world.
I have had the privilege of seeing this species 2x in collections
over the years and believe me these things are impressive...
Below, I offer a photo of a splendid (male).
Head to tail (tip) it measured 125mm.
A second opportunity to see another genuine specimen of
this species came up last year so once again I viewed this
"giant" in all its glory (below).
I would add of coarse that very few private collections
will ever see one of these...
