Dromaeschna forcipata explained

Dromaeschna forcipata is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae, known commonly as the green-striped darner.[1] It generally inhabits streams in coastal rainforests of north-eastern Queensland, Australia.[2]

Dromaeschna forcipata is a large black dragonfly with dark green markings. The side of its body appears to have alternate black and green stripes.[1]

Taxonomy

The Australian Faunal Directory no longer considers Dromaeschna to be a distinct genus, and Dromaeschna forcipata now has the name, Austroaeschna forcipata.[3] [4]

However, World Odonata List uses the name Dromaeschna forcipata.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 134.
  2. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 212. Theischinger. Gunther.
  3. Web site: Austroaeschna forcipata. 2022. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 25 August 2024.
  4. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2021. 9781486313747. Melbourne, Australia. 2nd.

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