Archaeophya magnifica

Magnificent urfly
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Superfamily: Libelluloidea
Family: Gomphomacromiidae
Genus: Archaeophya
Species:
A. magnifica
Binomial name
Archaeophya magnifica

Archaeophya magnifica is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphomacromiidae,[3][4] known as the magnificent urfly.[5][6] It is a large, metallic-black dragonfly with yellow markings and clear wings.[5] It is endemic to north-east Queensland, Australia,[7] where it inhabits rainforest streams.[8]

Etymology

The genus name Archaeophya is derived from the Greek ἀρχαῖος (arkhaios, "ancient"), combined with φυή (phyē, "form", "stature" or "growth"). The name refers to archaic features in the wing structure, suggesting affinities with South American dragonflies of the same family.[9]

The species name magnifica is derived from the Latin magnificus ("great" or "splendid"), likely referring to the large size and metallic black colouration with yellow markings.[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Dow, R.A. (2019). "Archaeophya magnifica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T14271973A59256553. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T14271973A59256553.en. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  2. ↑ Theischinger, G.; Watson, J.A.L. (1978). "The Australian Gomphomacromiinae (Odonata: Corduliidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 26 (2): 399–431 [404]. doi:10.1071/ZO9780399.
  3. ↑ Goodman, Aaron; Abbott, John C.; Bybee, Seth M.; Ehlert, Juliana; Frandsen, Paul B.; Guralnick, Rob; Kalkman, Vincent J.; Newton, Lacie; Pinto, Ângelo Parise; Ware, Jessica L. (2025-10-09). "Systematic and taxonomic revision of emerald and tigertail dragonflies (Anisoptera: Synthemistidae and Corduliidae)". Systematic Entomology. doi:10.1111/syen.70000.
  4. ↑ Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral. University of Alabama.
  5. 1 2 Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2021). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia (2nd ed.). Melbourne, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 406. ISBN 978-1-4863-1374-7.
  6. ↑ "Species Archaeophya magnifica Theischinger & Watson, 1978". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  7. ↑ 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 0-643-05136-8.
  8. ↑ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 192. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  9. ↑ Endersby, Ian; Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625.
  10. ↑ Endersby, I. (2012). "Watson and Theischinger: the etymology of the dragonfly (Insecta: Odonata) names which they published". Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales. 145 (443 & 444): 34–53 [44]. doi:10.5962/p.146542. ISSN 0035-9173 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
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