Telephlebiidae Explained

Telephlebiidae is a family of dragonflies^[1] endemic to eastern and south-western Australia.They are medium-sized to very large dragonflies, generally found around streams.^[2]

The family Telephlebiidae is not recognised in the World Odonata List at the Slater Museum of Natural History, but rather its species are considered to be part of the Aeshnidae family.^[3]

Genera

The family includes the following genera:^[1]

• Acanthaeschna
• Antipodophlebia
• Austroaeschna
• Austrophlebia
• Dromaeschna
• Notoaeschna
• Spinaeschna
• Telephlebia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Family TELEPHLEBIIDAE. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 6 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. 290.
3. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 6 March 2017.