Archaeophya magnifica explained

Archaeophya magnifica is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphomacromiidae,[1] known as the magnificent urfly.[2] It is a large, metallic-black dragonfly with yellow markings and clear wings.It is endemic to north-east Queensland, Australia.[3] where it inhabits rainforest streams.[4]

Note

There is uncertainty about which family Archaeophya magnifica best belongs to: Gomphomacromiidae,[1] Synthemistidae,[5] or Corduliidae.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Archaeophya magnifica Theischinger & Watson, 1978. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 29 March 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. 220.
  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. 192. Theischinger. Gunther.
  5. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 29 March 2017.
  6. Web site: Archaeophya. 2006. Wikispecies. 29 March 2017.

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