Synthemis eustalacta

Synthemis eustalacta is a species of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae,[3] known as the swamp tigertail.[4] It is found in south-eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams and rivers.[5][6] It is a slender, medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.[4]

Swamp tigertail
Male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Synthemis
Species:
S. eustalacta
Binomial name
Synthemis eustalacta
  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

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References
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  1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Synthemis eustalacta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87539768A87540214. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87539768A87540214.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. Burmeister, Hermann (1839). Handbuch der Entomologie (in Latin and German). Vol. 2. Berlin: T.C.F. Enslin. pp. 805–862 [845] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. "Species Synthemis eustalacta (Burmeister, 1839)". 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. 237. 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.
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