Telephlebia Explained

Telephlebia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Telephlebiidae,^[1] endemic to eastern Australia.^[2] Species of Telephlebia are medium to large, dark chestnut brown dragonflies with dark markings on the leading edge of their wings.^[3] They are crepuscular and fly at dusk.

Species

The genus Telephlebia includes the following species:^[4]

• Telephlebia brevicauda – southern evening darner
• Telephlebia cyclops – northern evening darner
• Telephlebia godeffroyi – eastern evening darner
• Telephlebia tillyardi – tropical evening darner
• Telephlebia tryoni – coastal evening darner
• Telephlebia undia – Carnarvon evening darner

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Telephlebia Selys, 1883. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 18 March 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. 142.
3. 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.
4. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 18 March 2017.