Dendroaeschna
# Dendroaeschna

Dendroaeschna is a monotypic genus of Australian dragonflies in the family Brachytronidae. The only known species of this genus is Dendroaeschna conspersa, commonly known as a wide-faced darner.

Dendroaeschna conspersa is a medium-sized, brown to black dragonfly with pale markings. It is endemic to eastern Australia, where it inhabits lowland streams.

## Gallery

* Female face on
* Female from above
* Female Dendroaeschna conspersa wings
* Male Dendroaeschna conspersa wings

## Note about family

There are differing views as to the family that Dendroaeschna best belongs to:

* It is considered to be part of the Brachytronidae family at the Australian Faunal Directory
* It is considered to be part of the Aeshnidae family in the World Odonata List at the Slater Museum of Natural History
* It is considered to be part of the Telephlebiidae family in The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia
