Austroargiolestes calcaris explained

Austroargiolestes calcaris is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae,^[1] commonly known as a powdered flatwing.^[2] It is endemic to south-eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams, deep pools and bogs, generally in mountainous areas.^[3]

Austroargiolestes calcaris is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, strongly pruinescent when mature.^[2] Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae it rests with its wings outspread.^[4]

Austroargiolestes calcaris appears similar to Austroargiolestes isabellae, which is found in the Sydney Basin.

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Austroargiolestes calcaris (Fraser, 1958). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 12 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. 56.
3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 199. 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.