Agrionoptera longitudinalis biserialis explained

Agrionoptera longitudinalis biserialis known as the striped swampdragon is a subspecies of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.[1] It is found in Australia and New Guinea. Its usual habitat is in the vicinity of shaded pools and tree holes.

Agrionoptera longitudinalis biserialis is a large dragonfly (wingspan 100mm, length 55mm), with a prominent yellow stripe on its synthorax, and yellow markings on a dark abdomen. The frons is a bright metallic green. Its range in Australia is from the tip of Cape York Peninsula to around Rockhampton on the central Queensland coast.[2] The species has not yet been assessed in the IUCN Red List, but is listed in the Catalog of Life[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Subspecies Agrionoptera longitudinalis biserialis Selys, 1879. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 20 April 2017.
  2. Book: Theischinger, Gunther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. 2006. CSIRO Publishing . 260. 0-643-09073-8.
  3. http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/9695817/common/321989 Catalog of Life: Striped Swampdragon