Labidiosticta Explained

Labidiosticta is a monotypic genus of damselflies belonging to the family Isostictidae.[1] The single species of this genus, Labidiosticta vallisi,[2] commonly known as a large wiretail,[3] is endemic to eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams and rivers.[4]

Labidiosticta vallisi is a large dragonfly, that is a dull, dark bronze in colour.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genus Labidiosticta Watson, 1991. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 3 April 2017.
  2. Web site: Species Labidiosticta vallisi (Fraser, 1955). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 3 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. 78.
  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.

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