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Austrolestes
''Austrolestes'' is a genus of medium to large-sized damselfly, damselflies in the family Lestidae. ''Austrolestes'' damselflies sit with their wings folded completely back. Males are usually bright blue and black, the females duller. Members of this genus are found in Australia, New Zealand and Australasia, South Pacific islands. Species The genus ''Austrolestes'' includes the following species: Etymology The genus name ''Austrolestes'' is derived from the latin word auster meaning south wind, hence south; and the damselfly genus ''Lestes'', which is from the Greek word λῃστής meaning a robber. In 1913, Robert John Tillyard, Robin Tillyard described the genus ''Austrolestes'' as having characters similar to the very large genus ''Lestes'', which, unlike ''Austrolestes'', sit with their wings outspread. References * * {{Taxonbar , from=Q2753910 Lestidae Zygoptera genera Odonata of Oceania Odonata of Australia Odonata of New Zeal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Ringtail
The blue ringtail (''Austrolestes annulosus'') is an Australian damselfly. It is found on most of the continent. Taxonomy The blue ringtail was first described by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps in 1862. Description The abdomen is 3 cm long. It can easily be confused with '' Coenagrion lyelli'' or ''Caliagrion billinghursti'', but can be differentiated through dorsal patterns. They are a thin, medium-sized damselfly with varying coloration, which depends on maturity and temperature. However most are a striking blue with minimal black markings. Females are slightly more robust than males, and have a black and white/pale blue coloration. Distribution and habitat It is widely distributed in most of Australia, except for the northern Northern may refer to the following: Geography * North, a point in direction * Northern Europe, the northern part or region of Europe * Northern Highland, a region of Wisconsin, United States * Northern Province, Sri Lanka * Northern Range, a ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
