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Austroargiolestes elke

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Species of damselfly

Azure flatwing
Adult female
Conservation status

Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Argiolestidae
Genus: Austroargiolestes
Species: A. elke
Binomial name
Austroargiolestes elke
Theischinger & O'Farrell, 1986

Austroargiolestes elke is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae, commonly known as an azure flatwing. It is endemic to the vicinity of Eungella National Park in north-central Queensland, where it inhabits streams in rainforests.

Austroargiolestes elke is a medium-sized to large, black and blue damselfly, with strong pruinescence on adult bodies. Like other members of the family Argiolestidae, it rests with its wings outspread.

Gallery

  • Female wings Female wings
  • Male wings Male wings

See also

References

  1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austroargiolestes elke". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87531963A87533996. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87531963A87533996.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. Theischinger, G.; O'Farrell, A.F. (1986). "The genus Austroargiolestes Kennedy (Zygoptera: Megapodagrionidae)". Odonatologica. 15 (4): 387–428 .
  3. "Species Austroargiolestes elke Theischinger & O'Farrell, 1986". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. 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.
  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. ISBN 0643051368.

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Taxon identifiers
Austroargiolestes elke
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