Eusynthemis virgula
| Golden tigertail | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Synthemistidae |
| Genus: | Eusynthemis |
| Species: | E. virgula
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| Binomial name | |
| Eusynthemis virgula | |
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Eusynthemis virgula is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,[3][4] known as the golden tigertail.[5] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.[5] It inhabits streams in south-eastern Australia.[6][7]
Eusynthemis virgula appears similar to Eusynthemis brevistyla which is also found in streams of south-eastern Australia.[5]
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References
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Eusynthemis virgula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87539692A87540204. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87539692A87540204.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1874). "Additions au synopsis des Cordulines". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2 (in French). 37: 16–34 [33] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ "Species Eusynthemis virgula (Selys, 1874)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Schorr, Martin; Paulson, Dennis. "World Odonata List". Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ a b c Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 214. 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. 215. 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. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.