Citrine-headed riverdamsel facts for kids
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The Citrine-headed Riverdamsel (scientific name: Pseudagrion lucifer) is a type of damselfly. It's part of a group of insects called Coenagrionidae, which are known for being small and delicate. You can find this damselfly in the northern parts of Australia, where it likes to live near streams and other flowing water.
Meet the Citrine-headed Riverdamsel
The Citrine-headed Riverdamsel is a medium-sized insect. It gets its common name from the bright, yellowish color on its head, which looks a bit like the gemstone citrine.
What Does It Look Like?
Male Citrine-headed Riverdamsels have yellow faces. Their bodies and the start of their tails often have a powdery, whitish coating. This coating is called pruinose, and it makes them look a bit frosted.
The exact shade of yellow on their faces can be different depending on where they live:
- Males from the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland usually have cream-yellow faces.
- Males from the Kimberley region in Western Australia have bright yellow faces.
Similar Damselflies
The Citrine-headed Riverdamsel looks quite a lot like another damselfly called Pseudagrion ignifer. However, Pseudagrion ignifer is found in eastern Australia, while the Citrine-headed Riverdamsel lives in the north.
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Female wings
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Male wings
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