Spiny-chested percher | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
Family: | Libellulidae |
Genus: | Raphismia |
Species: | R. bispina |
Binomial name | |
Raphismia bispina | |
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Raphismia bispina is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, [3] [4] known as the spiny-chested percher. [5] It is found in Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Australia. It is the only Australian species of Raphismia , [5] where it is found in mangrove swamps on Cape York, Queensland. [6] It is a small dragonfly with metallic-black colouring which gets a pruinescent powder-blue coating when mature. [5]
Tholymis tillarga, the coral-tailed cloudwing, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found from tropical West Africa to Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Common names include old world twister, evening skimmer, crepuscular darter, foggy-winged twister and twister.
Tramea is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae, the skimmers and perchers. Species of Tramea are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the globe. They typically have colored bases to their otherwise translucent hindwings. In particular when they fly, this creates the impression of their carrying bags at the start of their abdomens. They are known commonly as saddlebags or saddlebags gliders.
Anax is a genus of dragonflies in the family Aeshnidae. It includes species such as the emperor dragonfly, Anax imperator.
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.
Austrogomphus praeruptus, also known as Austrogomphus (Austroepigomphus) praeruptus, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae, It inhabits slow streams, rivers and ponds in eastern Australia.
Antipodogomphus dentosus is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the Top End dragon. It is endemic to Northern Territory, Australia, where it has been found in rivers.
Antipodogomphus edentulus is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the Cape York dragon. It is endemic to Cape York, Queensland, Australia, where it has been found in rivers.
Hemigomphus theischingeri is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, known as the rainforest vicetail. It is a small, black and yellow dragonfly, endemic to northern Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits rainforest streams.
Synthemis tasmanica is a species of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae, known as the Tasmanian swamp tigertail. It is found in Tasmania, Australia, where it inhabits seepages and bogs. It is a slender, medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.
Notolibellula bicolor is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known as the bicoloured skimmer. It is the only known species of Notolibellula. It is found across northern Australia where it inhabits rock-holes and still waters. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with the male having a bluish thorax and a red end to his abdomen.
Raphismia is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, found across Southeast Asia to Australia. One species, Raphismia bispina is a small dragonfly found in mangrove swamps.
Tramea eurybia is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known as the dune glider. It inhabits still waters on the Andaman Islands, Sumatra, Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands, New Guinea and Fiji; and can be found at dune lakes in eastern Australia. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with red, brown and black markings and a distinctive dark patch at the base of the hindwing.
Nannophya paulsoni is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, commonly known as the scarlet pygmyfly. It is a small dragonfly with red markings found in northern Australia.
Neurothemis oligoneura is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, known as the spotted grasshawk. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with extensive darkening near the base of the wings found in northern Australia and New Guinea.
Tetrathemis irregularis is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known as the rainforest elf. It is a tiny to small, slender dragonfly with black and yellow markings. It inhabits rainforest streams in north-eastern Australia and Southeast Asia, including the Aru Islands.
Zyxomma multinervorum is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known as the large duskdarter. It is a stout and short-bodied dragonfly with dull-coloured markings. It has been found in north-eastern Australia, New Guinea and the Maluku Islands.
Eusynthemis ursa is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae, known as the Barrington tigertail. It is a bulky, medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings. It has been found at altitude in the vicinity of Barrington Tops, New South Wales, Australia
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.
Nososticta mouldsi is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae, commonly known as a striped threadtail. It has only been found in the Northern Territory, where it inhabits rainforest streams.