Archaeosynthemis orientalis
Archaeosynthemis orientalis is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,[3] commonly known as the eastern brown tigertail.[4] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with reddish-brown and yellow markings.[4] It inhabits boggy creeks and swamps in eastern Australia[5][6]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Synthemistidae |
| Genus: | Archaeosynthemis |
| Species: | A. orientalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Archaeosynthemis orientalis | |
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Archaeosynthemis orientalis appears similar to Archaeosynthemis occidentalis found in Western Australia.[4]
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Male wings
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References
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- Dow, R.A. (2017). "Archaeosynthemis orientalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T89904293A89904304. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T89904293A89904304.en.
- Tillyard, R.J. (1910). "Monograph of the genus Synthemis. (Neuroptera: Odonata)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 35: 312–377 [355] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- "Species Archaeosynthemis orientalis (Tillyard, 1913)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 198. ISBN 978 0 64309 073 6.
- Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 193. ISBN 978 1 74232 475 3.
- Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
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