Eusynthemis virgula

Golden tigertail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Superfamily: Libelluloidea
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Eusynthemis
Species:
E. virgula
Binomial name
Eusynthemis virgula
(Selys, 1874)[2]
Synonyms[3]
  • Synthemis virgula Selys, 1874


Eusynthemis virgula is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,[4][3] known as the golden tigertail.[5] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.[5] It inhabits streams in south-eastern Australia.[6][7]

Eusynthemis virgula appears similar to Eusynthemis brevistyla which is also found in streams of south-eastern Australia.[5]

Etymology

The genus name Eusynthemis combines the Greek εὖ (eu, "well") with Synthemis, an existing genus of dragonflies, referring to a more developed form compared with other members of Synthemis.[8]

The species name virgula is the diminutive form of the Latin virga ("line" or "stripe"), referring to the black markings in the wings.[2][8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Eusynthemis virgula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T87539692A87540204. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87539692A87540204.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Selys-Longchamps, E. (1874). "Additions au synopsis des Cordulines". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2 (in French). 37: 16–34 [33] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. 1 2 Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral. University of Alabama. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Species Eusynthemis virgula (Selys, 1874)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 214. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  6. ↑ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 215. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  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. p. 278. ISBN 0-643-05136-8.
  8. 1 2 Endersby, Ian; Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625.
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