''Eusynthemis virgula'' is a species of
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 threate ...
of the family
Synthemistidae,
known as the golden tigertail.
It is a medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.
It inhabits streams in south-eastern Australia.
''Eusynthemis virgula'' appears similar to ''
Eusynthemis brevistyla'' which is also found in streams of south-eastern Australia.
Gallery
Eusynthemis virgula female wings (35019585186).jpg, Female wings
Eusynthemis virgula male wings (34248824623).jpg, Male wings
See also
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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=Q1919988
Synthemistidae
Odonata of Australia
Insects of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps
Insects described in 1874