Nososticta koongarra

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Citrine threadtail

Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Platycnemididae
Genus: Nososticta
Species:
N. koongarra
Binomial name
Nososticta koongarra
Nososticta koongarra distribution map.svg

Nososticta koongarra is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae,[3] commonly known as a citrine threadtail.[4] It has only been found on the Arnhem Land escarpment in Northern Territory, where it inhabits streams.[5]

Nososticta koongarra is a small, slender damselfly; males are coloured black with bright blue markings and yellow tinted wings,[6] females are black with yellowish-white markings and clear wings.[4]

Gallery[]

  • Female wings

  • Male wings

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References[]

  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Nososticta koongarra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87536392A87540094. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87536392A87540094.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G. (1984). "The Australian Protoneurinae (Odonata)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 32. 32 (98): 1–51 [20]. doi:10.1071/AJZS098.
  3. ^ "Species Nososticta koongarra Watson & Theischinger, 1984". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 66. 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. 228. 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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