Griseargiolestes griseus

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Grey flatwing
Griseargiolestes griseus 1.jpg
Male Griseargiolestes griseus

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Megapodagrionidae
Genus: Griseargiolestes
Species:
G. griseus
Binomial name
Griseargiolestes griseus
(Hagen, 1862)[2]
Griseargiolestes griseus distribution map.svg

Griseargiolestes griseus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae,[3] commonly known as a grey flatwing.[4] It is endemic to south-eastern New South Wales, where it inhabits bogs and seepages near small streams.[5]

Griseargiolestes griseus is a medium-sized damselfly, black-green metallic in colour with pale markings. Adults can be strongly pruinescent on their body and tail.[4] Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae, it rests with its wings outspread.[6]

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  • Tip of female tail

  • Tip of male tail

  • Female wings

  • Male wings

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References[]

  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Griseargiolestes griseus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87532549A87534026. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87532549A87534026.en.
  2. ^ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1862). "Synopsis des Agrionines, troisième légion: Podagrion". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2 (in French). 14: 5–44 [40].
  3. ^ "Species Griseargiolestes griseus (Hagen, 1862)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 46. 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. 215. 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 0643051368.
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