Austroaeschna anacantha is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae,[3] known as the western darner.

[4] It is found in south-western Australia, where it inhabits rivers and streams.

[5] Austroaeschna anacantha is a medium-sized to large dark dragonfly with pale markings.

It appears similar to the multi-spotted darner, Austroaeschna multipunctata, which occurs in eastern Australia.

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