Pilbara billabongfly facts for kids
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The Pilbara billabongfly (scientific name: Austroagrion pindrina) is a small, colorful insect. It is a type of damselfly and belongs to the Coenagrionidae family. This damselfly was first described in 1969 by Tony Watson.
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Meet the Pilbara Billabongfly
Damselflies are often confused with dragonflies, but they are usually smaller and more slender. When they rest, most damselflies hold their wings together over their back. The Pilbara billabongfly is a great example of these delicate insects.
Where Does It Live?
This special damselfly lives only in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This means it is endemic to that area, found nowhere else in the world! It likes to live near water, making its home in streams and calm, still waters like billabongs.
What Does It Look Like?
The Pilbara billabongfly is a small insect. The male damselfly is easy to spot because of its bright blue and black colors. The female has different colors, which you can see in the gallery below.
Why Is It Special?
The Pilbara billabongfly is considered a Vulnerable species. This means its population is decreasing, and it faces a risk of becoming endangered if we don't protect its habitat. Protecting the streams and billabongs in the Pilbara region is important for these unique damselflies to survive.
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Female museum specimen
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Female wings
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Male wings
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