Neosticta fraseri explained

Neosticta fraseri is a species of damselfly in the family Isostictidae,^[1] commonly known as a tropical pinfly.^[2] It can be found in tropical north-eastern Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits streams.^[3]

Neosticta fraseri is a slender, medium-sized damselfly, dull brown to black in colour with pale markings. Adults have a slight pruinescence

This damselfly is named after F.C. Fraser, the English entomologist who illustrated this species in 1960, when it was then named Neosticta silvarum.

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Neosticta fraseri Watson, 1991. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 9 April 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. 80.
3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 227. Theischinger. Gunther.