Austrophya monteithorum explained

Austrophya monteithorum is a species of dragonfly in the family Austrocorduliidae,[1] known as the summit mystic.[2] It is probably a small dragonfly, adults have not been seen.[2] It is known only from larva found at the summit plateau of Thornton Peak, north-west of Cairns in tropical Queensland, Australia.

Etymology

Austrophya monteithorum is named after Geoff and Sybil Monteith of the Queensland Museum who collected the type material in an expedition to Thornton Peak in 1984.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Austrophya monteithorum Theischinger, 2019. 2020. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 22 June 2021.
  2. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. 2nd. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. Orr. Albert. CSIRO Publishing. 2021. 978-1-48631-374-7. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.