Nososticta koongarra explained

Nososticta koongarra is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae,^[1] commonly known as a citrine threadtail.^[2] It has only been found on the Arnhem Land escarpment in Northern Territory, where it inhabits streams.^[3]

Nososticta koongarra is a small, slender damselfly; males are coloured black with bright blue markings and yellow tinted wings,^[4] females are black with yellowish-white markings and clear wings.^[2]

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Nososticta koongarra Watson & Theischinger, 1984. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 14 April 2017.
2. Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 66.
3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 228. Theischinger. Gunther.
4. Book: Watson, J.A.L.. The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 0643051368. Melbourne.