Rhyothemis graphiptera explained

Rhyothemis graphiptera, known as the graphic flutterer or banded flutterer, is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae.^{[1] [2]} It is found across northern Australia, the Moluccas, New Guinea and New Caledonia. Rhyothemis extends from Africa to the western Pacific.^[3]

The flight of the genus Rhyothemis is usually fluttering. Rhyothemis graphiptera, a medium-sized dragonfly (wingspan 70mm, length 35mm), inhabits lagoons, lakes, ponds and swamps. The abdomen is dark and the wings are brownish-yellow with dark mottled markings.^[4] The taxon has been assessed for the IUCN Red List as being of least concern, and is noted in the Catalog of Life.^[5]

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Rhyothemis graphiptera (Rambur, 1842). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2 March 2017.
2. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 2 March 2017.
3. 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. 278.
4. Book: Theischinger . Gunther . Hawking . John . 2006 . The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia . Collingwood Vic. . CSIRO . 286 . 0643090738.
5. http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/9696588 Rhyothemis graphiptera