Austrolestes aridus explained

Austrolestes aridus is an Australian species of damselfly in the family Lestidae,^[1] commonly known as an inland ringtail.^[2] It is widespread across inland Australia, where it inhabits streams, pools, and ponds.^[3]

Austrolestes aridus is a medium-sized to large damselfly, the male is light blue and black in colour, with a pale band near the tip of his tail.^[4]

Austrolestes aridus appears similar to Austrolestes analis which is found across southern Australia.^[2]

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Austrolestes aridus (Tillyard, 1908). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 10 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. 34.
3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 205. 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.