Archaeosynthemis occidentalis

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]

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

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

  • Female wings
  • Male wings

See also

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.
  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] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. "Species Archaeosynthemis occidentalis (Tillyard, 1913)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  4. Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 198. 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. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
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