Nososticta baroalba explained

Nososticta baroalba is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae,[1] commonly known as a black-winged threadtail.[2] It has only been found in the Northern Territory, where it inhabits streams.[3]

Nososticta baroalba is a small, slender damselfly, that is coloured black with brown markings, and has dark wings.[4]

Etymology

The species name baroalba is from Baroalba Creek, Northern Territory, Australia, where the holotype was found.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Nososticta baroalba Watson & Theischinger, 1984. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 14 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. 68.
  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.
  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.
  5. Endersby. I.. 2012. Watson and Theischinger: the etymology of the dragonfly (Insecta: Odonata) names which they published. Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales. 145. 443 & 444. 34–53 [38]. 0035-9173. Biodiversity Heritage Library.

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