Eusynthemis ursula

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

Eusynthemis ursula is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,[3][4] known as the Beech tigertail.[5] It is a slender, medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.[5][6] It has been found near the source of small streams at altitude in the vicinity of Barrington Tops, New South Wales, Australia[7]

Eusynthemis ursula appears similar to Eusynthemis ursa which is also found at altitude in a similar vicinity in Australia.[5]

  • Male wings
    Male wings

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References

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  1. ^ Hawking, J. (2009). "Eusynthemis ursula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163569A5617241. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163569A5617241.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Theischinger, G. (1998). "A new species of Eusynthemis Förster from Australia (Odonata: Synthemistidae)" (PDF). Linzer Biologische Beiträge. 30 (1): 143–146 [143] – via ZOBODAT.
  3. ^ "Species Eusynthemis ursula Theischinger, 1998". 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. 218. 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. 215. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.