The slender ringtail (Austrolestes analis) is an Australian damselfly in the family Lestidae.[3][1] It is characterized by having a relatively slender body compared to other species in the genus.

Taxonomy

The slender ringtail was first described by Jules Pierre Rambur in 1862.[2][3]

Description

The abdomen is 3-3.2 cm long.[4] Mature males are often pale blue and black although the strength of the blue may vary. Distinguished from other Austrolestes by the pattern on the upper thorax, most closely resembling that of Austrolestes aridus.

Distribution and habitat

It is found in south-western Western Australia, south-eastern South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales[3] and Tasmania.[4]

It is active through Spring to Autumn near lakes, slow flowing rivers and nearby vegetation.[4]

  • Female, Tasmania, Australia
    Female, Tasmania, Australia
  • Male, Tasmania, Australia
    Male, Tasmania, Australia
  • Mating
    Mating
  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

References

  1. ^ a b Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austrolestes analis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T14676547A59256823. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14676547A59256823.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Rambur, Jules (1842). Histoire naturelle des insectes. Névroptères (in French). Paris: Librairie Encyclopédique de Roret. pp. 534 [253] – via Gallica.
  3. ^ a b c "Species Austrolestes analis (Rambur, 1842)". Australian Biological Resources Study. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
  4. ^ a b c Daley, Elizabeth; Daley, Anthony (2007). Wings: an introduction to Tasmania's winged insects. Riffles Pty. Ltd. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-9804006-2-5.
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