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Cup ringtail
Cup ringtail damselfy Austrolested psyche (37325196754).jpg
Female
Cup ringtail damselfly Austrolestes psyche (22219876471).jpg
Male
Conservation status
Scientific classification
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Austrolestes psyche is an Australian species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, commonly known as a cup ringtail. It is found in south-eastern Australia where it inhabits pools, lakes and swamps.

Austrolestes psyche is a medium-sized to large damselfly, the male is light blue and black.

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  • Cup ringtail damselfy Austrolestes psyche, teneral male (37795952142)

    Young adult male

  • Cup Ringtail, Austrolestes psyche, pair

    Mating pair

  • Cup Ringtail, Austrolestes psyche, mating pair

    Mating pair from behind

  • Austrolestes psyche female wings (33984801974)

    Female wings

  • Austrolestes psyche male wings (34441838860)

    Male wings

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