Nososticta liveringa
| Malachite threadtail | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Platycnemididae |
| Genus: | Nososticta |
| Species: | N. liveringa
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| Binomial name | |
| Nososticta liveringa | |
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Nososticta liveringa is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae,[3] commonly known as a malachite threadtail.[4] It is endemic to northern Western Australia and western Northern Territory, where it inhabits streams and lagoons.[5]
Nososticta liveringa is a small, slender damselfly coloured black with a pale green stripe and yellow markings. Wings may be slightly tinted with yellow.[6]
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Nososticta liveringa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87536400A87540099. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87536400A87540099.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G. (1984). "The Australian Protoneurinae (Odonata)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 32. 32 (98): 1–51 [23]. doi:10.1071/AJZS098.
- ^ "Species Nososticta liveringa Watson & Theischinger, 1984". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ^ 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. ISBN 0643051368.