Austroargiolestes christine

Milky flatwing
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Megapodagrionidae
Genus: Austroargiolestes
Species: A. christine
Binomial name
Austroargiolestes christine
Theischinger & O'Farrell, 1986[1]

Austroargiolestes christine is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae,[2] commonly known as a milky flatwing.[3] It is endemic to mountain areas of northern New South Wales, where it inhabits streams and boggy areas.[4]

Austroargiolestes christine is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, with pruinescence on adult bodies .[3] Like other members of the Megapodagrionidae family it rests with its wings outspread.[5]

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

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References

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  1. ↑ Theischinger, G.; O'Farrell, A.F. (1986). "The genus Austroargiolestes Kennedy (Zygoptera: Megapodagrionidae)". Odonatologica. 15 (4): 387-428 [394].
  2. ↑ "Species Austroargiolestes christine Theischinger & O'Farrell, 1986". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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 0643051368.
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