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Synthemis tasmanica

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Species of dragonfly

Tasmanian swamp tigertail
Male
Female
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Synthemis
Species: S. tasmanica
Binomial name
Synthemis tasmanica
Tillyard, 1910

Synthemis tasmanica is a species of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae, known as the Tasmanian swamp tigertail. It is found in Tasmania, Australia, where it inhabits seepages and bogs. It is a slender, medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.

Gallery

  • Male Male
  • Mating pair, female is upside down Mating pair, female is upside down
  • Female wings Female wings
  • Male wings Male wings

See also

References

  1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Synthemis tasmanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87539851A87540219. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87539851A87540219.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. Tillyard, R.J. (1910). "Monograph of the genus Synthemis. (Neuroptera: Odonata)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 35: 312–377 . doi:10.5962/bhl.part.25547 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. "Species Synthemis tasmanica Tillyard, 1910". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  4. ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 238. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
Taxon identifiers
Synthemis tasmanica
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