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Austrolestes aridus

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Austrolestes aridus is an Australian species of damselfly in the family Lestidae,[3] commonly known as an inland ringtail.[4] It is widespread across inland Australia, where it inhabits streams, pools, and ponds.[5]

Austrolestes aridus is a medium-sized to large damselfly, the male is light blue and black in colour, with a pale band near the tip of his tail.[6]

Austrolestes aridus appears similar to Austrolestes analis which is found across southern Australia.[4]

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  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austrolestes aridus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87534158A87539924. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87534158A87539924.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Tillyard, R.J. (1908). "On a collection of dragonflies from central Australia, with descriptions of new species". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 32 (1907): 761–767 [762]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.19587 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ^ "Species Austrolestes aridus (Tillyard, 1908)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  4. ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 205. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. ^ 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. ISBN 0643051368.
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Austrolestes aridus: Brief Summary

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Austrolestes aridus is an Australian species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, commonly known as an inland ringtail. It is widespread across inland Australia, where it inhabits streams, pools, and ponds.

Austrolestes aridus is a medium-sized to large damselfly, the male is light blue and black in colour, with a pale band near the tip of his tail.

Austrolestes aridus appears similar to Austrolestes analis which is found across southern Australia.

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