Rhadinosticta handschini | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Clade: | Euarthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Isostictidae |
Genus: | Rhadinosticta |
Species: | R. handschini |
Binomial name | |
Rhadinosticta handschini (Lieftinck, 1933) [1] | |
Rhadinosticta handschini is a species of damselfly in the family Isostictidae. [2] It has been reported from northern Australia, where it inhabits streams. Rhadinosticta handschini is a slender, medium-sized, dully-coloured damselfly. [3]
Damselflies are insects of the suborder Zygoptera in the order Odonata. They are similar to dragonflies, which constitute the other odonatan suborder, Anisoptera, but are smaller, have slimmer bodies, and most species fold the wings along the body when at rest. An ancient group, damselflies have existed since at least the Lower Permian, and are found on every continent except Antarctica.
Isostictidae is a small family of medium-sized to large damselflies restricted to Australia, New Caledonia, and New Guinea. It contains 12 genera and more than 40 species. Members of this family resemble species in the threadtail family (Protoneuridae).
The taxonomic difference between Rhadinosticta handschini and Rhadinosticta banksi is uncertain. [2] They may not be separate species. [4]
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Indolestes is a genus of damselflies in the family Lestidae. Species of Indolestes can be medium-sized, dull coloured dragonflies. They are found from India through Asia, Australia and the Pacific.
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.
Orthetrum balteatum is a freshwater dragonfly species in the family Libellulidae, present in northern Australia and New Guinea. Kalkman, V. 2009. Orthetrum balteatum. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 21 May 2013.</ref> The common name for this species is speckled skimmer.
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Archibasis is a genus of damselflies belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. These damselflies are generally medium-sized with bright colouring. Archibasis occurs in southern Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia.
Austroagrion is a genus of damselflies belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. Species of Austroagrion are small dragonflies; males are black with blue or green markings while females are paler. Austroagrion occurs in Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and Australia.
Austrocnemis obscura is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae, commonly known as a Kimberley longlegs. It is a tiny damselfly, bronze-black in colour with very long legs. It has only been recorded from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, where it inhabits streams and slow-moving water.
Pseudagrion jedda is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae, commonly known as a dusky riverdamsel. It is a large, dull and darkly coloured damselfly, found in northern Australia, where it inhabits streams and lagoons.
Austrolestes aleison is an Australian species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, commonly known as a western ringtail. It is endemic to south-western Australia, where it inhabits pools, ponds and lakes.
Lestoidea barbarae is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Lestoideidae, commonly known as a large bluestreak. It has only been recorded from the vicinity of Wooroonooran National Park, in north-east Queensland, where it inhabits streams in rainforest.
Austroargiolestes brookhousei is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae, commonly known as a Barrington flatwing. It is endemic to northern New South Wales, where it inhabits streams and bogs.
Nososticta baroalba is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae, commonly known as a black-winged threadtail. It has only been found in the Northern Territory, where it inhabits streams.
Episynlestes intermedius is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Synlestidae, commonly known as an intermediate whitetip. It is endemic to the Eungella area of Queensland, where it inhabits streams.