Archaeosynthemis occidentalis explained

Archaeosynthemis occidentalis is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,^[1] known as the western brown tigertail.^[2] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with reddish-brown and yellow markings.It is endemic to south-western Australia where it inhabits boggy creeks and swamps.^{[3] [4]}

Archaeosynthemis occidentalis appears similar to Archaeosynthemis orientalis found in eastern Australia.

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Archaeosynthemis occidentalis (Tillyard, 1913). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 4 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. 198.
3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 193. Theischinger. Gunther.
4. 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. 278.