Nannophya fenshami explained

Nannophya fenshami is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae,^{[1] [2]} known as the artesian pygmyfly.^[3] It is a very small dragonfly with a wingspan less than 30mm, that has been found living in an artesian spring wetland of the Barcaldine region of Central Queensland, Australia. Males are dark in colour and covered in a pale pruinescence with a red tip to their tail, while females are black with a distinctive yellow pattern.

Etymology

Nannophya fenshami is named after Rod Fensham, a specialist in artesian spring wetlands.

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Nannophya fenshami Theischinger, 2020. 2020. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2 June 2021.
2. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 2 June 2021.
3. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. 2nd. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. Orr. Albert. CSIRO Publishing. 2021. 978-1-48631-374-7. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.