Nososticta liveringa

Malachite threadtail
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Clade:Euarthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Odonata
Suborder:Zygoptera
Family:Platycnemididae
Genus:Nososticta
Species: N. liveringa
Binomial name
Nososticta liveringa

Nososticta liveringa is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae,[3] commonly known as a malachite threadtail.[4] It is endemic to northern Western Australia and western Northern Territory, where it inhabits streams and lagoons.[5]

Nososticta liveringa is a small, slender damselfly coloured black with a pale green stripe and yellow markings. Wings may be slightly tinted with yellow.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Nososticta liveringa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2017: e.T87536400A87540099. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87536400A87540099.en. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  2. ↑ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G. (1984). "The Australian Protoneurinae (Odonata)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 32. 98: 1–51 [23]. doi:10.1071/AJZS098.
  3. ↑ "Species Nososticta liveringa Watson & Theischinger, 1984". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. ↑ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 62. 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. 228. 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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