Agriocnemis rubricauda explained

Agriocnemis rubricauda is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae,[1] commonly known as a red-rumped wisp.[2] It is a small damselfly; the male has a red end to his tail.[2] It has been recorded from northern Australia[3] where it inhabits boggy seepages and swamps.[4]

Etymology

The species name rubricauda is derived from two Latin words: ruber meaning red; and cauda meaning tail. In 1913, Robin Tillyard named this species after the brilliant red segments at the end of a male abdomen.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Agriocnemis rubricauda Tillyard, 1913. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 6 April 2017.
  2. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 104.
  3. Book: The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Watson. J.A.L.. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 0643051368. Melbourne.
  4. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 189. Theischinger. Gunther.
  5. Book: Endersby . Ian . Fliedner . Heinrich . The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies . 2015 . Busybird Publishing . Eltham, Victoria, Australia . 9781925260625 .

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