Griseargiolestes griseus

(Griseargiolestes griseus)

Description

Griseargiolestes griseus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae, commonly known as a grey flatwing. It is endemic to south-eastern New South Wales, where it inhabits bogs and seepages near small streams. Griseargiolestes griseus is a medium-sized damselfly, black-green metallic in colour with pale markings. Adults can be strongly pruinescent on their body and tail. Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae, it rests with its wings outspread.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Megapodagrionidae
Genus:Griseargiolestes
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