Huonia melvillensis

(Huonia melvillensis)

Description

Huonia melvillensis is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, known as the forestwatcher. It is the only species of Huonia in Australia, where it has been found on Melville Island, Northern Territory. It inhabits pools in streams. It is a small dragonfly with black and pale green markings and a clubbed abdomen.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Libellulidae
Genus:Huonia
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