Austroargiolestes calcaris

Powdered Flatwing at Tinderry, NSW

Austroargiolestes calcaris at Tinderry, NSW - 4 Dec 2021
Austroargiolestes calcaris at Tinderry, NSW - 4 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Austroargiolestes calcaris 6 Dec 2021 HarveyPerkins
Austroargiolestes sp. (genus) 6 Dec 2021 HarveyPerkins
Unidentified 4 Dec 2021 danswell

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Damselfly that sits with its wings open.

3 comments

HarveyPerkins wrote:
   6 Dec 2021
Yes - it's a flatwing. Probably a Common Flatwing (Argiolestes icteromelas), but there is a chance that at that location it could be an immature male Powdered Flatwing. The distinguishing features (thoracid side markings) are not sufficiently clear or complete.
danswell wrote:
   6 Dec 2021
Hi, Ive added another photo. I thought it was a worse photo, but perhaps its a better perspective of the thorax?
HarveyPerkins wrote:
   6 Dec 2021
Yes - the more trapezoid shape of the lateral pale thoracic mark looks good for a Powdered Flatwing, and the more elongated anal appendages with the distinct sub-apical spur support that conclusion.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 4 Dec 2021 10:25 AM Recorded on
  • danswell Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour

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