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Synthemistidae
The Synthemistidae are the family of dragonflies commonly known as tigertails, or sometimes called southern emeralds. This family is part of the superfamily Libelluloidea. Synthemistidae is an ancient dragonfly family, with some species occurring in Australia and New Guinea New Guinea (; Hiri Motu: ''Niu Gini''; , fossilized , also known as Papua or historically ) is the List of islands by area, world's second-largest island, with an area of . Located in Melanesia in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the island is .... 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'' * '' Austro ... [...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 dragonflies are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threatens dragonfly populations around the world. Adult dragonflies are characterised 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 coloration, 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, al ... [...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 part of the superfamily Libelluloidea. Synthemistidae is an ancient dragonfly family, with some species occu .... Its single species, ''Austrosynthemis cyanitincta'', more commonly known as the turquoise tigertail, is found in south-western Australia, where it inhabits streams. ''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 named by Frank L ... [...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 A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ...: *'' 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] |
Archaeosynthemis
''Archaeosynthemis'' is a genus of dragonflies belonging to the family Synthemistidae. Species of ''Archaeosynthemis'' are found across southern Australia. They are medium-sized dragonflies characterized by their 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 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 (infra ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q20033523 Synthemistidae Anisoptera genera Odonata of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Frank ... [...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 is a term used for a taxonomy (biology), 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 A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ...: *'' 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] |
Palaeosynthemis
''Palaeosynthemis'' is a genus of dragonflies. The genus includes these species A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ...: *'' Palaeosynthemis alecto'' *'' Palaeosynthemis cervula'' *'' Palaeosynthemis cyrene'' *'' Palaeosynthemis evelynae'' *'' Palaeosynthemis gracilenta'' *'' Palaeosynthemis kimminsi'' *'' Palaeosynthemis primigenia'' *'' Palaeosynthemis wollastoni'' References Synthemistidae {{dragonfly-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idomacromia
''Idomacromia'' 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 is a term used for a taxonomy (biology), 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: Species These three species belong to the genus ''Idomacromia'': * '' Idomacromia jillianae'' Dijkstra & Kisakye, 2004 (Jill's Shadowcruiser) * '' Idomacromia lieftincki'' Legrand, 1984 * '' Idomacromia proavita'' Karsch, 1896 References Libelluloidea Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{dragonfly-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apocordulia
''Apocordulia'' is a genus of dragonflies in the superfamily Libelluloidea, endemic to the Murray-Darling Basin in eastern Australia. ''Apocordulia'' is a monotypic genus with only one species, ''Apocordulia macrops'', commonly known as a nighthawk. ''Apocordulia macrops'' is a medium-sized, dull coloured dragonfly with large eyes. It inhabits inland rivers and flies at dawn and dusk. Etymology The word ''Apocordulia'' is derived from two words: ''apo'' from the Greek ἀπό meaning from or away, and ''Cordulia'' the genus of dragonfly. Tony Watson described the dragonfly genus ''Apocordulia'' as appearing different to the normal appearance of a ''Cordulia'' dragonfly. The species name ''macrops'' is derived from two Greek words ''makros'' (μακρός) meaning long, and ''ops'' (ὤψ) meaning eye, describing the long eye seam. Gallery Apocordulia macrops female wings (34242389703).jpg, Female ''Apocordulia macrops'' wings Apocordulia macrops male wings (34242396903).jp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austrocordulia
''Austrocordulia'' is a genus of dragonfly in the superfamily Libelluloidea, endemic to northern and eastern Australia. Species of ''Austrocordulia'' are medium-sized, dark-coloured dragonflies, either brown or black with yellow markings. Species The genus includes the following species: * '' Austrocordulia leonardi'' – Sydney hawk * '' Austrocordulia refracta'' – eastern hawk * '' Austrocordulia territoria'' – Top End hawk Note about family Recent taxonomic research could not assign the genus ''Austrocordulia'' to any family and it was placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Prior to this, ''Austrocordulia'' had been considered to be part of one of several families: Austrocorduliidae, Synthemistidae or Corduliidae. 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 gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austrophya
''Austrophya'' is a genus of dragonflies in the superfamily Libelluloidea, endemic to north-eastern Australia. Species This genus includes the following species: * '' Austrophya mystica'' - rainforest mystic * '' Austrophya monteithorum'' - summit mystic From 1909 ''Austrophya'' used to be a monotypic genus with only one species, '' Austrophya mystica'', until '' Austrophya monteithorum'' was described in 2019. Etymology The genus name ''Austrophya'' is derived from two words: the prefix ''Austro-'', from a Latin word ''Australis'', meaning southern, could be for purely Australian genera; the suffix ''-phya'', derived from a Greek word meaning stature or growth, refers to existing generic names of dragonflies ''Neophya'' and ''Cordulephya'', which are allied to this genus. Taxonomy Recent taxonomic research could not assign the genus ''Austrophya'' to any family and it was placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Prior to this, ''Austrophya'' had bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libelluloidea
Libelluloidea is a superfamily of dragonflies. A 2013 phylogenetic analysis suggests that this superfamily contains four families: *Corduliidae Selys, 1850 *Libellulidae Leach, 1815 * Macromiidae Needham, 1903 *Synthemistidae Tillyard, 1911 Recent taxonomic changes The following dragonfly families are now considered invalid or potentially disputed:Ware, J., May, M., & Kjer, K. (2007)Phylogeny of the higher Libelluloidea (Anisoptera: Odonata): an exploration of the most speciose superfamily of dragonflies.''Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution'', 45(1), 289-310. * Pseudocorduliidae * Gomphomacromiidae * Cordulephyidae * Austrocorduliidae * Oxygastridae * Idomacromiidae * Hemicorduliidae * Urothemistidae The following genera are no longer assigned to a family and are now placed ''incertae sedis'' within this superfamily, Libelluloidea: *'' Apocordulia'' *'' Archaeophya'' *'' Austrocordulia'' *'' Austrophya'' *'' Cordulephya'' *'' Gomphomacromia'' *'' Hesperocordulia'' *'' Id ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
