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

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.

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  • Arrowhead Rockmaster lateral on hedgehog grass (5359319041)

    Male Diphlebia nymphoides

  • Arrowhead Rockmaster body lateral detail (5359938002)

    Male detail

  • Arrowhead Rockmaster male appendage (5359330471)

    Detail of male tail

  • Arrowhead Rockmaster face (5359949612)

    Face on

  • Diphlebia nymphoides female wings (33984917574)

    Female wings

  • Diphlebia nymphoides male wings (34018327313)

    Male wings

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