Nososticta taracumbi explained

Nososticta taracumbi is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae,[1] commonly known as a Melville Island threadtail.[2] It is endemic to Melville Island, Northern Territory, where it inhabits streams.[3]

Nososticta taracumbi is a small, slender damselfly, coloured black with bright blue and white markings in the male, and ochre-like colouring in the female.[4] Wings have a brown-yellowish tinge.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Nososticta taracumbi 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. 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. 229. 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.

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