Milky flatwing | |
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Conservation status | |
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Argiolestidae |
Genus: | Austroargiolestes |
Species: | A. christine |
Binomial name | |
Austroargiolestes christine Theischinger & O'Farrell, 1986 | |
Austroargiolestes christine is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae, commonly known as a milky flatwing. It is endemic to mountain areas of northern New South Wales, where it inhabits streams and boggy areas.
Austroargiolestes christine is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, with pruinescence on adult bodies . Like other members of the family Argiolestidae, it rests with its wings outspread.
Austroargiolestes christine appears similar to Austroargiolestes isabellae, which is found in the Sydney district.
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References
- Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austroargiolestes christine". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87531875A87533986. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87531875A87533986.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- Theischinger, G.; O'Farrell, A.F. (1986). "The genus Austroargiolestes Kennedy (Zygoptera: Megapodagrionidae)". Odonatologica. 15 (4): 387–428 .
- "Species Austroargiolestes christine Theischinger & O'Farrell, 1986". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 199. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- 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. ISBN 0643051368.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Austroargiolestes christine |