Archiargiolestes parvulus

Midget flatwing
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Clade:Euarthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Odonata
Suborder:Zygoptera
Family:Megapodagrionidae
Genus:Archiargiolestes
Species: A. parvulus
Binomial name
Archiargiolestes parvulus
(Watson, 1977)[2]

Archiargiolestes parvulus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae,[3] commonly known as a midget flatwing.[4] It is endemic to south-western Australia, where it inhabits streams, bogs and swamps.[5]

Archiargiolestes parvulus is a small damselfly, black metallic in colour with pale markings. It rests with its wings outspread.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Archiargiolestes parvulus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2017: e.T87531371A87533966. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87531371A87533966.en. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. ↑ Watson, J.A.L. (1977). "The Argiolestes pusillus complex in Western Australia (Odonata: Megapodagrionidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 16: 197–205 [198]. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.1977.tb00086.x.
  3. ↑ "Species Archiargiolestes parvulus (Watson, 1977)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  4. ↑ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 44. 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. 193. 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. ISBN 0643051368.
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