Austroaeschna atrata is a species of Australian dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae,[3] known as the mountain darner.

[4] It inhabits the upper reaches of mountain streams, generally above an altitude of 400m, in New South Wales and Victoria.

[4][5] Austroaeschna atrata is a medium-sized to large dragonfly with a very dark colouring and dull markings.

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