Teinobasis rufithorax explained

Teinobasis rufithorax is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae,^[1] commonly known as a red-breasted longtail.^[2] It is found on Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia, and on Torres Strait islands, Maluku Island, Aru Islands, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands.^[1] It inhabits shaded, deep waters.^[3]

Teinobasis rufithorax is a medium-sized damselfly, with an orange body and an orange-red tip to its tail.

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Teinobasis rufithorax (Selys, 1877). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 8 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. 82.
3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 238. Theischinger. Gunther.