Griseargiolestes intermedius
Alpine flatwing | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Megapodagrionidae |
Genus: | Griseargiolestes |
Species: | G. intermedius
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Binomial name | |
Griseargiolestes intermedius | |
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Griseargiolestes intermedius is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae,[3] commonly known as an alpine flatwing.[4] It is endemic to alpine areas of Victoria and New South Wales, where it inhabits bogs and seepages.[5]
Griseargiolestes intermedius is a medium-sized damselfly, black-green metallic in colour with pale markings; adults are slightly pruinescent.[4] Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae it rests with its wings outspread.[6]
Griseargiolestes intermedius appears similar to Griseargiolestes griseus, which occurs further north into New South Wales.
Gallery[]
Tip of female tail
Tip of male tail
Female wings
Male wings
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References[]
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Griseargiolestes intermedius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87532571A87534031. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87532571A87534031.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Tillyard, R.J. (1913). "On some new and rare Australian Agrionidae (Odonata)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 37 (1912): 404–479 [412]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.22352 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ "Species Griseargiolestes intermedius (Tillyard, 1913)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 48. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 216. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ^ 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.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Megapodagrionidae
- Odonata of Australia
- Insects of Australia
- Endemic fauna of Australia
- Taxa named by Robert John Tillyard
- Insects described in 1913
- Damselflies