Nannophlebia risi
| Nannophlebia risi | |
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| Common Archtail | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Nannophlebia |
| Species: | N. risi
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| Binomial name | |
| Nannophlebia risi | |
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Nannophlebia risi, known as the common archtail,[3] is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.[4][5] It is endemic to Australia.[3]
Description[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
They inhabit streams and rivers, and the larvae are found near gravel or stones.[3] The taxon has been assessed for the IUCN Red List as least concern.[1]
Gallery[edit]
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Hawking, J. (2009). "Nannophlebia risi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163541A5613668. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163541A5613668.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Tillyard, R.J. (1913). "Description and life-history of a new species of Nannophlebia". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 37 (1912): 712–726 [713]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.22371 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ a b c Theischinger, Gunther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood Vic.: CSIRO. p. 256. ISBN 978-0643090736.
- ^ "Species Nannophlebia risi Tillyard, 1913". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ Schorr, Martin; Paulson, Dennis. "World Odonata List". Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Retrieved 1 March 2017.