| South-western billabongfly | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus: | Austroagrion |
| Species: | A. cyane |
| Binomial name | |
| Austroagrion cyane | |
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Austroagrion cyane, the south-western billabongfly, [3] is a species of damselfly of the family Coenagrionidae. [4] Despite their common name, they have been found not only in south-western Australia, [3] but also in diverse locations across Australia. [5]
Austroagrion cyane are permanent residents of aquatic habitats. They prefer slow-moving water. The species grows to around 2–3 cm in length. Females are less common than males and are mostly attracted to ephemeral swamps. [6]
Argiocnemis is a genus of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. Species of Argiocnemis are generally small to medium-sized damselflies, darkly coloured with pale markings. They occur in Africa, Indian Ocean islands, South-east Asia, New Guinea and Australia.
Ceriagrion is a genus of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. Species of Ceriagrion are small to medium size, generally brightly coloured damselflies. They are found across the Old World, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Hemiphlebia mirabilis, commonly known as the ancient greenling, is a species of damselfly in the family Hemiphlebiidae. It is very small with a long, metallic-green body and clear wings. It is endemic to south-eastern Australia. Its natural swamp habitat is threatened by habitat loss.
The red and blue damsel is a damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Xanthagrion.
The common flatwing is a very common species of damselfly of the subfamily Argiolestinae in the family Megapodagrionidae. It is also known as an Australian flatwing.
The eastern billabongfly is a damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is also known as the eastern dart. Eastern billabongflies are small damselflies about 25mm (1 inch) in length. They are found near slow running water or still water, such as lakes, ponds and ditches. Male and female eastern billabongflies mate in a wheel position.
The tau emerald is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is found in all parts of Australia except northern Queensland and north-western Western Australia. The species was first described by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps in 1871.
Ictinogomphus australis, known as the Australian tiger, is a species of dragonfly in the family Lindeniidae, which was formerly part of the family Gomphidae. It is found near rivers, lagoons, lakes and ponds. They are large dragonflies with eyes widely spaced on top of the head. They have clear wings and are yellow and black in colour. The males are identified from females by two curved flaps below segment eight of the abdomen. They are found in an arc ranging from about Broome, Western Australia along the north of the continent to Point Hicks on the south-east corner. The taxon has been assessed for the IUCN Red List as being of least concern.
Argiocnemis rubescens is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae, commonly known as the red-tipped shadefly. It is a widespread species extending from India to southern China, south-east Asia, New Guinea and Australia.
Tramea stenoloba, the narrow-lobed glider, is a species of dragonfly in the Libellulidae family. It is found in the Cocos Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Java Sea and Australia.
Procordulia affinis is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae, known as the western swamp emerald. It inhabits rivers, pools and lakes in south-western Australia.
Austrogomphus australis, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) australis, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the inland hunter. It is widespread and common, inhabiting rivers and pools in inland eastern Australia.
Austrogomphus collaris, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) collaris, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the western inland hunter. It inhabits streams, rivers and pools in south-western Australia.
Archaeosynthemis leachii is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae, known as the twinspot tigertail. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings. It inhabits streams, seepages and swamps in south-western Australia.
Austroagrion is a genus of damselflies belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. Species of Austroagrion are small damselflies; males are black with blue or green markings while females are paler. Austroagrion occurs in Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and Australia.
Austroagrion pindrina is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae, commonly known as a Pilbara billabongfly. It is a small damselfly; the male is blue and black. It is endemic to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, where it inhabits streams and still waters.
Teinobasis rufithorax is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae, commonly known as a red-breasted longtail. 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. It inhabits shaded, deep waters.
Austrolestes io is an Australian species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, commonly known as an iota ringtail. It has been found in both south-western Australia as well as south-eastern Australia where it inhabits pools, lakes and ponds.
Austrolestes psyche is an Australian species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, commonly known as a cup ringtail. It is found in south-eastern Australia where it inhabits pools, lakes and swamps.
Griseargiolestes griseus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae, commonly known as a grey flatwing. It is endemic to south-eastern New South Wales, where it inhabits bogs and seepages near small streams.
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