Diphlebia nymphoides

(Diphlebia nymphoides)

Description

Diphlebia nymphoides is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Lestoideidae, commonly known as an arrowhead rockmaster. It is endemic to eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams and rivers. Diphlebia nymphoides is a large, solid-looking damselfly; the adult male is a brilliant blue colour with a black and blue striped tail, while the female has a more muted colouring. It sits with its lightly tinted wings spread out.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Lestoideidae
Genus:Diphlebia
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