Eusynthemis tenera

Rainforest tigertail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Eusynthemis
Species:
E. tenera
Binomial name
Eusynthemis tenera

Eusynthemis tenera is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,[3][4] known as the rainforest tigertail.[5] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.[5][6] It inhabits rainforest streams in north-eastern Australia[7]

Eusynthemis tenera appears similar to Eusynthemis guttata which is found in alpine streams.[5]

  • Female wings
    Female wings

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References

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  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Eusynthemis tenera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87539664A87540194. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87539664A87540194.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Theischinger, G. (1995). "The Eusynthemis guttata (Selys) group of species from Australia (Odonata: Synthemistidae)" (PDF). Linzer Biologische Beiträge. 27 (1): 297–310 [305] – via ZOBODAT.
  3. ^ "Species Eusynthemis tenera Theischinger, 1995". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  4. ^ Schorr, Martin; Paulson, Dennis. "World Odonata List". Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b c Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  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. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
  7. ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 214. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.