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Azure flatwing
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Adult female
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Austroargiolestes elke is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae, commonly known as an azure flatwing. It is endemic to the vicinity of Eungella National Park in north-central Queensland, where it inhabits streams in rainforests.

Austroargiolestes elke is a medium-sized to large, black and blue damselfly, with strong pruinescence on adult bodies. Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae, it rests with its wings outspread.

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  • Austroargiolestes elke female wings (34695628891)

    Female wings

  • Austroargiolestes elke male wings (34695633301)

    Male wings

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