Biology:Archaeosynthemis occidentalis

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Short description: Species of dragonfly

Western brown tigertail
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Male
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Archaeosynthemis
Species:
A. occidentalis
Binomial name
Archaeosynthemis occidentalis
Archaeosynthemis occidentalis distribution map.svg
Synonyms[3]
  • Synthemis macrostigma occidentalis Tillyard, 1910

Archaeosynthemis occidentalis is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,[3] known as the western brown tigertail.[4] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with reddish-brown and yellow markings.[4] It is endemic to south-western Australia where it inhabits boggy creeks and swamps.[5][6]

Archaeosynthemis occidentalis appears similar to Archaeosynthemis orientalis found in eastern Australia.[4]

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See also

  • List of Odonata species of Australia

References

  1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Archaeosynthemis occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T89904227A89904279. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T89904227A89904279.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/89904227/89904279. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. Tillyard, R.J. (1910). "Monograph of the genus Synthemis. (Neuroptera: Odonata)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 35: 312–377 [355]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.25547. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/2904497. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Species Archaeosynthemis occidentalis (Tillyard, 1913)". Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Archaeosynthemis_occidentalis. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. pp. 198. 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. pp. 193. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3. http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/publications/09730AustOdonata.pdf. 
  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. pp. 278. ISBN 0643051368. 

Wikidata ☰ Q9158939 entry