Austroargiolestes christine

Milky flatwing
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Suborder:	Zygoptera
Family:	Argiolestidae
Genus:	Austroargiolestes
Species:	A. christine
Binomial name
Austroargiolestes christine Theischinger & O'Farrell, 1986 [2]

Austroargiolestes christine is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae, ^[3] commonly known as a milky flatwing. ^[4] It is endemic to mountain areas of northern New South Wales, where it inhabits streams and boggy areas. ^[5]

Austroargiolestes christine is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, with pruinescence on adult bodies . ^[4] Like other members of the family Argiolestidae, it rests with its wings outspread. ^[6]

Austroargiolestes christine appears similar to Austroargiolestes isabellae , which is found in the Sydney district.

Gallery

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  Tip of female tail
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  Tip of male tail
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  Female wings
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  Male wings

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

References

1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austroargiolestes christine". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017 e.T87531875A87533986. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87531875A87533986.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
2. Theischinger, G.; O'Farrell, A.F. (1986). "The genus Austroargiolestes Kennedy (Zygoptera: Megapodagrionidae)". Odonatologica. 15 (4): 387–428 [394].
3. "Species Austroargiolestes christine Theischinger & O'Farrell, 1986". Australian Faunal Directory . Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
4. Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 56. ISBN   978-0-64309-073-6.
5. Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 199. ISBN   978-1-74232-475-3.
6. Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN   0-643-05136-8.