Podopteryx selysi explained
Podopteryx selysi is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae,[1] commonly known as a treehole flatwing.[2] It can be found in coastal northern Australia and New Guinea, where its larvae live in water-filled holes in tree trunks in rainforest.[3]
Podopteryx selysi is a very large damselfly, black-metallic in colour with white to pink markings on its head and body.[2] Like other members of the family Argiolestidae, it rests with its wings outspread.[4]
Unusually, and possibly uniquely for a damselfly, the hindwings of Podopteryx selysi are longer than its forewings. For other damselflies, forewings are usually marginally longer than hindwings.
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Notes and References
- Web site: Species Podopteryx selysi (Förster, 1899). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 14 April 2017.
- Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978 0 64309 073 6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 58.
- Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978 1 74232 475 3. 233. Theischinger. Gunther.
- 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.
