Austroaeschna hardyi is a species of large dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae,[3] known as the lesser Tasmanian darner.

[4] It inhabits streams and rivers in Western Tasmania, Australia.

[5] Austroaeschna hardyi is a dark dragonfly with dull markings.

It appears similar to the Tasmanian darner, Austroaeschna tasmanica.

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