Whitewater rockmaster facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Whitewater rockmaster
Male Diphlebia lestoides
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification

The Whitewater Rockmaster (scientific name: Diphlebia lestoides) is a special type of damselfly. It belongs to the Lestoideidae family. This amazing insect is only found in one part of the world: south-eastern Australia. It loves to live near fast-flowing streams and rivers.

What is a Whitewater Rockmaster?

The Whitewater Rockmaster is a large and strong-looking damselfly. Damselflies are often confused with dragonflies, but they are different! Damselflies usually hold their wings together over their back when resting. However, the Whitewater Rockmaster is a bit unique. It rests with its wings spread out, like a dragonfly.

What Does It Look Like?

These damselflies have cool colors. The male Whitewater Rockmaster is usually blue or grey. It has black marks on its body. The female is not as brightly colored. Her colors are more muted, like soft browns or greens. Both males and females have wings with white markings.

Where Does It Live?

The Whitewater Rockmaster is an endemic species. This means it is found only in a specific area. For this damselfly, that area is south-eastern Australia. It prefers to live near clean, fast-moving water. You can often spot them flying near rocky streams and rivers.

Gallery

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  Male

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  Male in the air

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  Note the white band in his wings

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  Female wings

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  Male wings