Rhyothemis braganza

Rhyothemis braganza
Iridescent flutterer, Darwin NT
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Rhyothemis
Species: R. braganza
Binomial name
Rhyothemis braganza
(Karsch, 1890)
Synonyms

Rhyothemis alcestic (Tillyard, 1908)

Rhyothemis braganza, known as the Iridescent flutterer, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. The genus Rhyothemis extends from Africa to the western Pacific, with five species known in Australia. The braganza species inhabits streams, rivers and riverine pools on and adjacent to coastal Queensland, the Northern Territory and the north-west of Western Australia. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with a wingspan of 60-85mm. On the adult, dark markings on the forewing and hindwing are of similar length and lack pale spots which appear on the similar species Rhyothemis resplendens.[1] The taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List.

References

  1. ↑ Theischinger, Gunther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood Vic.: CSIRO. p. 284. ISBN 0643090738.
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