Gynacantha kirbyi explained

Gynacantha kirbyi is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae,[1] known as the slender duskhawker.[2] It is found in northern Queensland, Australia,[3] the Maluku Islands, Tanimbar and New Guinea.[4]

Gynacantha kirbyi is a large, dull-coloured dragonfly with a strongly constricted waist in its abdomen at segment 3. Wings of the female have a brown colouring near their base. It is a crepuscular insect and flies at dawn and dusk.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Gynacantha kirbyi Krüger, 1898. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 10 February 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. 156.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 217. 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. 278.

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