Pentathemis membranulata

Pentathemis membranulata is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,[3] known as the metallic tigerhawk.[4] It is endemic to rivers, streams, and lagoons in the Top End of Australia's Northern Territory.[5]

Metallic tigerhawk

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Corduliidae
Genus: Pentathemis
Species:
P. membranulata
Binomial name
Pentathemis membranulata
Karsch, 1890[2]

Pentathemis membranulata is a small to medium-sized, metallic-black and yellow dragonfly.[6] Young females have dark wingtips.[4]

  • Female wings
  • Male wings

See also

References
  1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Pentathemis membranulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87533835A87534106. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87533835A87534106.en.
  2. Karsch, F. (1890). "Pentathemis membranulata, eine neue australische Libellulide mit fünfseitiger cellula cardinalis". Entomologische Nachrichten (in German). Dresden. 16: 33–35 [34] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. "Species Pentathemis membranulata Karsch, 1890". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  4. Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 242. 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. p. 232. 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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