Oristicta Explained

Oristicta is a genus of damselflies belonging to the family Isostictidae.[1] It is endemic to north-eastern Australia.[2] Species of Orosticta are slender, medium-sized damselflies with a dull colouring.[3]

Species

The genus Oristicta includes the following species:[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genus Oristicta Tillyard, 1913. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 27 October 2017.
  2. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 230. Theischinger. Gunther.
  3. Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 78.
  4. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 24 October 2017.
  5. Theischinger. Gunther. Burwell. Chris J. 20 September 2017. A second species of Oristicta Tillyard (Odonata: Isostictidae). Zootaxa. 4323. 1. 83–95. 10.11646/zootaxa.4323.1.6.

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