Archaeosynthemis leachii
Appearance
Twinspot tigertail | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
Family: | Synthemistidae |
Genus: | Archaeosynthemis |
Species: | A. leachii
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Binomial name | |
Archaeosynthemis leachii | |
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Synonyms[3] | |
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Archaeosynthemis leachii is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,[3] known as the twinspot tigertail.[4] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings. It inhabits streams, seepages and swamps in south-western Australia.[5][6]
Archaeosynthemis leachii has been known as Synthemis leachii.[7]
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Female wings
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Male wings
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References
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- ^ Hawking, J. (2009). "Archaeosynthemis leachii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163563A5616528. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163563A5616528.en.
- ^ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1871). "Synopsis des Cordulines". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2. 31: 238–316, 519–565 [561] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ a b "Species Archaeosynthemis leachii (Selys, 1871))". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 196. 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. 192. 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.
- ^ Schorr, Martin; Paulson, Dennis. "World Odonata List". Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Retrieved 6 March 2017.