Gynacantha nourlangie explained

Gynacantha nourlangie is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae,[1] known as the cave duskhawker.[2] It inhabits pools in caves in northern Australia.[3]

Gynacantha nourlangie is a large, sandy brown dragonfly with a constricted waist in its abdomen at segment 3. It is a crepuscular insect and flies at dawn and dusk.It is widely distributed across northern Australia, from the Kimberley in Western Australia, through the north of Northern Territory and Cape York in Queensland.

Etymology

Gynacantha nourlangie is named after Nourlangie Creek in western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia, where it can be found.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Gynacantha nourlangie Theischinger & Watson, 1991. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 11 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. 158.
  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.