Griseargiolestes metallicus

(Griseargiolestes metallicus)

Description

Griseargiolestes metallicus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae, commonly known as a metallic flatwing. It has only been recorded from rainforests in the vicinity of Tully Gorge National Park in northern Queensland, where it inhabits streams. Griseargiolestes metallicus is a medium-sized damselfly, black-green metallic in colour with pale markings, without pruinescence. 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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