Nannophlebia risi

Nannophlebia risi
Common Archtail
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Nannophlebia
Species: N.risi
Binomial name
Nannophlebia risi
(Tillyard, 1913)

Nannophlebia risi, known as the common archtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is endemic to Australia.[1]

Description

Common archtails are small dragonflies (wingspan 50-60mm, length 35-40mm) having a black abdomen marked with small yellow bands or patches. The abdomen is arched with swollen segments towards the end. The synthorax is black, marked with large yellowish or greenish patches. The wings are hyaline with brown markings on the inner third.

Distribution

The reference field guide shows its distribution extends from the Northern Territory, to Queensland (except for northern Cape York), coastal New South Wales and coastal Victoria.

Habitat

They inhabit streams and rivers, and the larvae are found near gravel or stones.[1] The taxon has been assessed for the IUCN Red List as least concern.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Theischinger, Gunther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood Vic.: CSIRO. p. 256. ISBN 0643090738.
  2. ↑ IUCN Nannophlebia risi
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