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Archaeosynthemis leachii

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Species of dragonfly

Twinspot tigertail
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Archaeosynthemis
Species: A. leachii
Binomial name
Archaeosynthemis leachii
(Selys, 1871)
Synonyms
  • Synthemis leachii Selys, 1871
  • Synthemis martini Tillyard, 1908

Archaeosynthemis leachii is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae, known as the twinspot tigertail. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings. It inhabits streams, seepages and swamps in south-western Australia.

Taxonomy

Archaeosynthemis leachii was originally named Synthemis leachii, and has also been known as Synthemis martini.

Gallery

  • Female wings Female wings
  • Male wings Male wings

See also

References

  1. Hawking, J. (2009). "Archaeosynthemis leachii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163563A5616528. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163563A5616528.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. Selys-Longchamps, E. (1871). "Synopsis des Cordulines". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2. 31: 238–316, 519–565 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ^ "Species Archaeosynthemis leachii (Selys, 1871))". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  4. Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 196. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 192. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
  7. Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. (2024). "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral, University of Alabama.
Taxon identifiers
Archaeosynthemis leachii
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