Diplacodes melanopsis explained

Diplacodes melanopsis is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae[1] [2] known commonly as the blackfaced percher[3] or black-faced percher.[4] It occurs on the Australian mainland from around Brisbane to the South Australian-Victorian border.[5]

Diplacodes melanopsis is a small dragonfly. Mature males have a black face and front of its body, and a red abdomen with black markings;[6] females are amber and yellow with black markings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genus Diplacodes melanopsis (Martin 1901). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 27 February 2017.
  2. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 27 February 2017.
  3. http://bie.ala.org.au/species/DIPLACODES+MELANOPSIS Diplacodes melanopsis.
  4. http://wetlandinfo.ehp.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ecology/components/species/?diplacodes-melanopsis Diplacodes melanopsis.
  5. Book: Theischinger. Gunther. Endersby. Ian. Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 211.
  6. 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.

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