Archaeophya adamsi

Horned urfly
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Genus: Archaeophya
Species:
A. adamsi
Binomial name
Archaeophya adamsi
Fraser, 1959[2]

Archaeophya adamsi, commonly known as Adam's emerald dragonfly or horned urfly,[3] is a species of dragonfly in the superfamily Libelluloidea.[4][5] This is an Australian endemic and one of the rarest dragonflies in the country. It breeds in rivers and streams in coastal areas of Queensland and New South Wales.[6]

Nymphs of this species grow to 23 mm in length and live among rocks and detritus along stream margins. They can be identified by the distinctive two-lobed frontal plate on the head. The nymph lives for around 7 years. The adult is a fairly large and robust dragonfly, blackish brown with narrow yellow rings. The adult probably only lives for a few months.[7]


  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

References

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  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2019). "Archaeophya adamsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T14271964A59256548. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T14271964A59256548.en. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  2. ^ Fraser, F.C. (1959). "New genera and species of Odonata from Australia in the Dobson Collection". The Australian Zoologist. 12: 352–361 [355] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2021). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia (2nd ed.). Melbourne, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 406. ISBN 9781486313747.
  4. ^ "Species Archaeophya adamsi Fraser, 1959". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  5. ^ Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. (2024). "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral, University of Alabama.
  6. ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 192. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  7. ^ "Adam's Emerald Dragonfly - Archaeophya adamsi" (PDF). NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. NSW Department of Primary Industries. 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2024.