''Caliagrion'' is a
monotypic genus of
damselflies
Damselflies are flying insects of the suborder Zygoptera in the order Odonata. They are similar to dragonflies, which constitute the other odonatan suborder, Anisoptera, but are smaller and have slimmer bodies. Most species fold the wings along ...
belonging to the
family Coenagrionidae.
The single species of this genus, ''Caliagrion billinghursti'',
is commonly known as a large riverdamsel,
and is
endemic to south-eastern Australia,
where it inhabits slow-flowing rivers and ponds.
''Caliagrion billinghursti'' is a large damselfly; the male is coloured bright blue with black, while the female is yellow and black.
Gallery
Caliagrion billinghursti female wings (34664833312).jpg , Female ''Caliagrion billinghursti'' wings
Caliagrion billinghursti male wings (34664840382).jpg , Male ''Caliagrion billinghursti'' wings
References
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Coenagrionidae
Zygoptera genera
Monotypic Odonata genera
Odonata of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by Robert John Tillyard
Insects described in 1913
Damselflies