Archibasis Explained

Archibasis is a genus of damselflies belonging to the family Coenagrionidae.^[1] These damselflies are generally medium-sized with bright colouring.^[2] Archibasis occurs in southern Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia.^[3]

Species

The genus Archibasis includes the following species:^[4]

• Archibasis crucigera
• Archibasis incisura
• Archibasis lieftincki
• Archibasis melanocyana
• Archibasis mimetes
• Archibasis oscillans
• Archibasis rebeccae
• Archibasis tenella
• Archibasis viola

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Archibasis Kirby, 1890. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2 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. 290.
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. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 2 April 2017.