Spinaeschna Explained

Spinaeschna is a genus of dragonflies in the family Telephlebiidae.[1] These dragonflies are endemic to eastern Australia,[2] where they inhabit streams and rivers.[3]

Species of Spinaeschna are medium to large, dark brown dragonflies with greenish-yellow markings.[4]

Species

The genus Spinaeschna includes the following two species:[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Genus Spinaeschna Theischinger, 1982. 1–67. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. 87. Australian Biological Resources Study. 18 March 2017. Theischinger. G..
  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. 138.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 237–238. 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.
  5. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 18 March 2017.