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Synthemistidae
The Synthemistidae are the family of dragonflies commonly known as tigertails, or sometimes called southern emeralds. This family is sometimes treated as a subfamily of Corduliidae. This is an ancient dragonfly family, with some species occurring in Australia and New Guinea. Most species are small in size and have narrow abdomens. Their nymphs are bottom dwellers, and resist droughts by burying themselves very deeply. Synthemistid dragonflies frequently prefer marshy areas, as well as fast-flowing streams. The family Synthemistidae is sometimes called Synthemidae. Genera The family Synthemistidae includes the following genera: * '' Apocordulia'' * ''Archaeophya'' * ''Archaeosynthemis'' * '' Austrocordulia'' * '' Austrophya'' * ''Austrosynthemis'' * ''Choristhemis'' * ''Cordulephya'' * ''Eusynthemis'' * '' Gomphomacromia'' * '' Hesperocordulia'' * ''Idionyx'' * '' Idomacromia'' * '' Lathrocordulia'' * '' Lauromacromia'' * ''Macromidia'' * '' Micromidia'' * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is a flying insect belonging to the infraorder Anisoptera below the order Odonata. About 3,000 extant species of true dragonfly are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threatens dragonfly populations around the world. Adult dragonflies are characterized by a pair of large, multifaceted compound eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural colouration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly's compound eyes have nearly 24,000 ommatidia each. Dragonflies can be mistaken for the closely related damselflies, which make up the other odonatan infraorder ( Zygoptera) and are similar in body plan though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold their wings folded at rest, along or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austrosynthemis
''Austrosynthemis'' is a monotypic genus of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae The Synthemistidae are the family of dragonflies commonly known as tigertails, or sometimes called southern emeralds. This family is sometimes treated as a subfamily of Corduliidae. This is an ancient dragonfly family, with some species occurr .... Its single species, ''Austrosynthemis cyanitincta'', more commonly known as the turquoise tigertail, is found in south-western Australia, where it inhabits streams. The species ''Austrosynthemis cyanitincta'' is a small, black dragonfly with blue markings. Gallery Austrosynthemis cyanitincta female wings (34895270512).jpg, Female ''Austrosynthemis cyanitincta'' wings Austrosynthemis cyanitincta male wings (34895274182).jpg, Male ''Austrosynthemis cyanitincta'' wings References {{Taxonbar, from=Q2157724, from2=Q2186457 Synthemistidae Anisoptera genera Monotypic Odonata genera Insects of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idionyx
''Idionyx'' is a genus of dragonflies in the family Synthemistidae, which is earlier treated as a subfamily of Corduliidae. According to World Odonata List, this genera is best considered ''incertae sedis ' () or ''problematica'' is a term used for a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ...''. The genus consists of the following species: References Synthemistidae Anisoptera genera Taxa named by Hermann August Hagen {{dragonfly-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choristhemis
''Choristhemis'' is a genus of small dragonflies in the family Synthemistidae found in eastern Australia. They are small to medium-sized slender dragonflies with dark colouring and light markings and a relatively weak flight. Species The genus includes two species In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate s ...: *'' Choristhemis flavoterminata'' – yellow-tipped tigertail *'' Choristhemis olivei'' – delicate tigertail References {{Taxonbar, from=Q5105092 Synthemistidae Anisoptera genera Odonata of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Robert John Tillyard Insects described in 1910 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parasynthemis
''Parasynthemis'' is a genus of dragonflies in the family Synthemistidae, There is only one species of this genus which is endemic to south-eastern Australia. Species The genus ''Parasynthemis'' includes one species: * '' Parasynthemis regina'' - Royal tigertail See also * List of Odonata species of Australia This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Australia. Common names of species are linked, beside their scientific names. The list is split into two groups: damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) and other dragonflies (infr ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q28868731 Synthemistidae Anisoptera genera Monotypic Odonata genera Odonata of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Frank Louis Carle Insects described in 1995 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syncordulia
''Syncordulia'' is a genus of dragonflies. The genus includes these species In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate s ...: *'' Syncordulia gracilis'' - yellow presba *'' Syncordulia legator'' - gilded presba *'' Syncordulia serendipator'' - rustic presba *'' Syncordulia venator'' - mahogany presba References Anisoptera genera Synthemistidae {{dragonfly-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudocordulia
''Pseudocordulia'' is a small genus of dragonflies that are endemic to tropical northeastern Australia. They are medium-sized, bronze-black dragonflies with clear wings. Its taxonomic placement has varied, with some authors placing it in the monotypic family Pseudocorduliidae, while others include it in Corduliidae or Synthemistidae. Species The genus ''Pseudocordulia'' includes the following two species: *''Pseudocordulia circularis'' *''Pseudocordulia elliptica ''Pseudocordulia elliptica'' is a species of dragonfly in the family Pseudocorduliidae, known as the ellipse-tipped mistfly. It is a medium-sized, bronze-black dragonfly with clear wings. It is endemic to north-eastern Queensland, Australia, whe ...'' References {{Taxonbar, from1=Q1961281, from2=Q29325350 Synthemistidae Corduliidae Anisoptera genera Odonata of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Robert John Tillyard Insects described in 1909 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macromidia
''Macromidia'' is a genus of dragonfly in family Synthemistidae, which is earlier treated as a subfamily of Corduliidae. According to World Odonata List, this genera is best considered ''incertae sedis ' () or ''problematica'' is a term used for a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ...''. It contains the following species: * '' Macromidia ishidai'' * '' Macromidia donaldi'' References Synthemistidae Anisoptera genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{dragonfly-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eusynthemis
''Eusynthemis'' is a genus of dragonflies in the family Synthemistidae. They are commonly known as tigertails. Species of this genus are found mostly in Australia with one species, ''Eusynthemis frontalis'', found in the Solomon Islands. Species The genus ''Eusynthemis'' includes these species In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate s ...: *'' Eusynthemis aurolineata'' - variable tigertail *'' Eusynthemis barbarae'' - Mount Lewis tigertail *'' Eusynthemis brevistyla'' - small tigertail *'' Eusynthemis cooloola'' - Cooloola tigertail *'' Eusynthemis deniseae'' - Carnarvon tigertail *'' Eusynthemis frontalis'' *'' Eusynthemis guttata'' - southern tigertail *'' Eusynthemis netta'' - pretty tigertail *'' Eusynthemis nigra'' - black tigertail *'' Eusynthemis rentziana'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Synthemiopsis
''Synthemiopsis gomphomacromioides'', also known as the Tasmanian spotwing, is a species of dragonfly from southern and north-western Tasmania, Australia. It is the only species in the genus ''Synthemiopsis'' and has also been placed in its own tribe, Synthemiopsini. R. J. Tillyard, who first described it, considered it intermediate between the Australian genus ''Synthemis'' and the Chilean '' Gomphomacromia''. He had material from swamps around Cradle Mountain, at about altitude, and from Flowerdale Creek near Wynyard. ''Synthemiopsis gomphomacromioides'' flies rapidly over the swamps and often sits on reeds. It occurs together with ''Synthemis tasmanica'', a similar but duller-coloured species. Documentation Tillyard described ''Synthemiopsis gomphomacromioides'' in 1917 on the basis of both adults and larvae, but his larvae are in fact probably ''Synthemis tasmanica'', a different dragonfly species. Arthropod researcher Günther Theischinger documented the larvae of ''Sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archaeosynthemis
''Archaeosynthemis'' is a genus of Dragonfly, dragonflies in the family Synthemistidae. Species of ''Archaeosynthemis'' are found across southern Australia. They are medium-sized dragonflies with black and yellow markings. Species The genus ''Archaeosynthemis'' includes the following species: * ''Archaeosynthemis leachii'' - Twinspot tigertail * ''Archaeosynthemis occidentalis'' - Western brown tigertail * ''Archaeosynthemis orientalis'' - Eastern brown tigertail * ''Archaeosynthemis spiniger'' - Spiny tigertail See also * List of Odonata species of Australia References {{Taxonbar, from=Q20033523 Synthemistidae Anisoptera genera Odonata of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Frank Louis Carle Insects described in 1995 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archaeophya
''Archaeophya'' is a small genus of dragonflies belonging to the family Gomphomacromiidae. Species of ''Archaeophya'' are large dragonflies with metallic bodies, dark with yellow spots and clear wings. They only occur in eastern Australia. Species The genus contains the following two species: *'' Archaeophya adamsi'' – horned urfly *'' Archaeophya magnifica'' – magnificent urfly Note about family There are differing views as to the family that ''Archaeophya'' best belongs to: * It is considered to be part of the Gomphomacromiidae family at the Australian Faunal Directory * It is considered to be part of the Synthemistidae family in the World Odonata List at the Slater Museum of Natural History * It is considered to be part of the Corduliidae family at Wikispecies See also * List of Odonata species of Australia This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Australia. Common names of species are linked, beside their scientific names. The list is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
