Metallic_Ringtail

Metallic ringtail

Metallic ringtail

Species of damselfly

The metallic ringtail (Austrolestes cingulatus) is an Australian damselfly in the family Lestidae,[3][4] It is widely distributed in Tasmania, Victoria and eastern New South Wales.[5] It is a thin, medium-sized damselfly with a green and gold or bluish green and gold coloration. Each abdominal segment is marked by a pale "ring"; this, combined with its glossy metallic coloration, give it its common name of metallic ringtail.

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It is active through October to March in still-water bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, and alpine bogs, being usually found amongst vegetation.

  • Mating pair
  • Female wings
  • Male wings

See also

References

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    Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austrolestes cingulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87534172A87539929. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87534172A87539929.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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    Burmeister, Hermann (1839). Handbuch der Entomologie (in Latin and German). Berlin: T.C.F. Enslin. pp. 805–862 [823] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
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    "Species Austrolestes cingulatus (Burmeister, 1839)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
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    Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
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    Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 205. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
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