Milky flatwing

Description

Austroargiolestes christine is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae, commonly known as a milky flatwing. It is endemic to mountain areas of northern New South Wales, where it inhabits streams and boggy areas. Austroargiolestes christine is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, with pruinescence on adult bodies. Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae, it rests with its wings outspread. Austroargiolestes christine appears similar to Austroargiolestes isabellae, which is found in the Sydney district. Austroargiolestes is a genus of damselflies in the family Argiolestidae. They are commonly known as Flatwings; unlike many other damselflies, at rest their wings are spread out flat. They are medium-sized dragonflies with bronze-black colouring and pale markings. Species of Austroargiolestes are endemic to eastern Australia.