Biology:Parasynthemis regina

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Short description: Species of dragonfly

Royal tigertail
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Male, Cessnock NSW
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Parasynthemis
Carle, 1995[3]
Species:
P. regina
Binomial name
Parasynthemis regina
(Selys, 1874)[2]
Synonyms[4]
  • Synthemis regina Selys, 1874

Parasynthemis regina is a species of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae,[4] known as the royal tigertail.[5] It is a medium to large and slender dragonfly with a long body and black and yellow markings.[5][6] It inhabits stagnant pools and swamps in eastern Australia[7]

Parasynthemis regina was originally named Synthemis regina in 1874 by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps.[8]

Etymology

The genus name Parasynthemis combines the Greek παρά (para, "near" or "beside") with Synthemis, an existing genus of dragonflies.[9]

The species name regina is Latin for "queen", probably referring to its large size and striking appearance.[9]

  • Male, Cessnock NSW
    Male, Cessnock NSW
  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

See also

  • List of Odonata species of Australia

References

  1. ↑ Hawking, J. (2009). "Parasynthemis regina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2009. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163570A5617416.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/163570/5617416. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. ↑ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1874). "Additions au synopsis des Cordulines" (in fr). Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2 37: 16–34 [31]. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/34484606. 
  3. ↑ Carle, F.L. (1995). "Evolution, taxonomy, and biogeography of ancient Gondwanian libelluloides, with comments on anisopteroid evolution and phylogenetic systematics (Anisoptera: Libelluloidea)". Odonatologica 24 (4): 383–424 [393]. http://natuurtijdschriften.nl/record/592136. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Species Parasynthemis regina Selys, 1874". Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Parasynthemis_regina. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 202. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6. 
  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 0-643-05136-8. 
  7. ↑ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 232. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3. http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/publications/09730AustOdonata.pdf. 
  8. ↑ "World Odonata List". University of Puget Sound. https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/slater-museum/biodiversity-resources/dragonflies/world-odonata-list2/. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Endersby, Ian; Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283318421_The_Naming_of_Australia's_Dragonflies. 

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