Tetrathemis irregularis explained

Tetrathemis irregularis is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae,^{[1] [2]} known as the rainforest elf.^[3] It is a tiny to small, slender dragonfly with black and yellow markings. It inhabits rainforest streams in north-eastern Australia^[4] and Southeast Asia, including the Aru Islands.^[5]

Subspecies

The species Tetrathemis irregularis includes the following subspecies:^[3]

• Tetrathemis irregularis irregularis - found in South-east Asia and New Guinea
• Tetrathemis irregularis cladophila - found in Australia and the Aru islands

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Tetrathemis irregularis Brauer, 1868. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 26 February 2017.
2. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 26 February 2017.
3. Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978 0 64309 073 6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 258.
4. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978 1 74232 475 3. 239. Theischinger. Gunther.
5. 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.