Nannophya occidentalis explained

Nannophya occidentalis, also known as the western pygmyfly,[1] is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.[2] [3] It is found in boggy seepages and swamps of south-western Australia.[4] [5]

Nannophya occidentalis is a small dragonfly with black and red markings similar to Nannophya dalei, the eastern pygmyfly, which is found in south-eastern Australia.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Theischinger . Günther . The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia . Hawking . John . CSIRO Publishing . 2006 . 978-0-64309-073-6 . Collingwood, Victoria, Australia . 274.
  2. Web site: Species Nannophya occidentalis (Tillyard, 1908). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 26 February 2017.
  3. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 26 February 2017.
  4. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 226. Theischinger. Gunther.
  5. Book: The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Watson. J.A.L.. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 0643051368. Melbourne. 278.