Austroargiolestes calcaris

Powdered flatwing
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Argiolestidae
Genus: Austroargiolestes
Species:
A. calcaris
Binomial name
Austroargiolestes calcaris
(Fraser, 1958)[2]

Austroargiolestes calcaris is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae,[3] commonly known as a powdered flatwing.[4] It is endemic to south-eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams, deep pools and bogs, generally in mountainous areas.[5]

Austroargiolestes calcaris is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, strongly pruinescent when mature.[4] Like other members of the family Argiolestidae it rests with its wings outspread.[6]

Austroargiolestes calcaris appears similar to Austroargiolestes isabellae, which is found in the Sydney Basin.

  • Tip of female tail
    Tip of female tail
  • Tip of male tail
    Tip of male tail
  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

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References

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  1. ^ Hawking, J. (2009). "Austroargiolestes calcaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163535A5612814. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163535A5612814.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Fraser, F.C. (1958). "A new species of Argiolestes from New South Wales (Order Odonata)". Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales. 1956–57: 70–71 [70].
  3. ^ "Species Austroargiolestes calcaris (Fraser, 1958)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  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.