Episynlestes Explained

Episynlestes is a genus of damselflies in the family Synlestidae.[1] Species of Episynlestes are large damselflies, dull bronze black in colour with pale markings and a white tip to their tails. They often perch with their wings outspread.[2] They are endemic to north-eastern Australia, where they inhabit streams.[3]

Species

The genus Episynlestes includes the following species:[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genus Episynlestes Kennedy, 1920. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 5 April 2017.
  2. 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.
  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. 26.
  4. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 5 April 2017.

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