''Chorismagrion'' 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 Synlestidae.
The single species of this genus, ''Chorismagrion risi'',
known as a pretty relict,
is a slender, medium-sized damselfly, mostly black in colour with white markings.
It is
endemic to north-eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams and large pools in rainforests.
See also
*
List of Odonata species of Australia
Notes
Until recently, ''Chorismagrion'' was considered to be the only genus in the family Chorismagrionidae.
Gallery
Chorismagrion risi female wings (34828241635).jpg , Female ''Chorismagrion risi'' wings
Chorismagrion risi male wings (34828247085).jpg , Male ''Chorismagrion risi'' wings
References
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Synlestidae
Zygoptera genera
Monotypic Odonata genera
Odonata of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by Kenneth J. Morton
Insects described in 1914
Damselflies