Caliagrion Explained

Caliagrion is a monotypic genus of damselflies belonging to the family Coenagrionidae.^[1] The single species of this genus, Caliagrion billinghursti,^[2] is commonly known as a large riverdamsel,^[3] and is endemic to south-eastern Australia,where it inhabits slow-flowing rivers and ponds.^[4]

Caliagrion billinghursti is a large damselfly; the male is coloured bright blue with black, while the female is yellow and black.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Caliagrion Tillyard, 1913. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2 April 2017.
2. Web site: Species Caliagrion billinghursti (Martin, 1901). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2 April 2017.
3. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 88.
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. 978-0643051362. Melbourne.