Diphlebia nymphoides

Arrowhead rockmaster
Diphlebia nymphoides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Lestoideidae
Genus: Diphlebia
Species:
D. nymphoides
Binomial name
Diphlebia nymphoides

Diphlebia nymphoides is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Lestoideidae,[3] commonly known as an arrowhead rockmaster.[4] It is endemic to eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams and rivers.[5]

Diphlebia nymphoides is a large, solid-looking damselfly; the adult male is a brilliant blue colour with a black and blue striped tail, while the female has a more muted colouring. It sits with its lightly tinted wings spread out.[6]

Etymology

The genus name Diphlebia is derived from the Greek δίς (dis, "twice" or "double") and φλέψ (phleps, "vein"), likely referring to distinctive wing venation.[7][8]

The species name nymphoides is derived from the Greek νύμφη (nymphē, "bride" or "nymph") and the suffix -ώδης (-ōdēs, "resembling"), alluding to its beauty.[2][9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Diphlebia nymphoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T14275570A59256628. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14275570A59256628.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Tillyard, R.J. (1912). "On the genus Diphlebia, with descriptions of new species, and life-histories". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 36 (1911): 584–604 [588].
  3. ↑ "Species Diphlebia nymphoides Tillyard, 1912". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  4. ↑ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 18. 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. 211. 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 0-643-05136-8.
  7. ↑ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1859). "Additions au synopsis des Caloptérygines". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Academie Royale de Belgique. 2 (in French). 7: 437-451 [450] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  8. ↑ Endersby, Ian; Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625.
  9. ↑ Endersby, Ian (2012). "Etymology of the Dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata) named by R.J. Tillyard, F.R.S." Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 134: 1–16.
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