Dendroaeschna is a monotypic genus of Australian dragonflies in the family Aeshnidae. 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.
Etymology The genus name Dendroaeschna is derived from the Greek δένδρον (dendron, "tree"), combined with -aeschna, a suffix commonly used for dragonflies associated with the Aeshna group. The name may refer to the tree-like pattern of venation in the wings.
The species name conspersa is derived from the Latin conspersus ("sprinkled with"), likely referring to the thorax and abdomen being marked with pea-green spots on a rich chocolate-brown background.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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