Austroargiolestes alpinus explained

Austroargiolestes alpinus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae,[1] commonly known as a New England flatwing.[2] It is endemic to north-eastern New South Wales, where it inhabits streams and bogs.[3]

Austroargiolestes alpinus is a large, black and pale blue damselfly, without pruinescence.[2] Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae, it rests with its wings outspread.[4]

Austroargiolestes alpinus is similar in appearance to Austroargiolestes brookhousei.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Austroargiolestes alpinus (Tillyard, 1913). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 12 April 2017.
  2. Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 58.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 198. Theischinger. Gunther.
  4. Book: Watson, J.A.L.. The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 0643051368. Melbourne.

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