Archaeosynthemis leachii

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]

Twinspot tigertail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Archaeosynthemis
Species:
A. leachii
Binomial name
Archaeosynthemis leachii
(Selys, 1871)[2]
Synonyms[3]
  • Synthemis leachii Selys, 1871
  • Synthemis martini Tillyard, 1908

Archaeosynthemis leachii has been known as Synthemis leachii.[7]

  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

See also

References
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  1. Hawking, J. (2009). "Archaeosynthemis leachii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163563A5616528. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163563A5616528.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 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.
  3. "Species Archaeosynthemis leachii (Selys, 1871))". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  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.
  7. Schorr, Martin; Paulson, Dennis. "World Odonata List". Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
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