The conservation status of dragonflies (Odonata) from southeastern Australia

Abstract

The conservation status of the dragonflies from southeastern Australia is documented and the species with limited distributions 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 vulnerability of the larval habitats is discussed and suggestions for their conservation and management are made.