Dune ringtail facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dune ringtail
Male
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Suborder:	Zygoptera
Family:	Lestidae
Genus:	Austrolestes
Species:	A. minjerriba
Binomial name
Austrolestes minjerriba Watson, 1979
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The dune ringtail (scientific name: Austrolestes minjerriba) is a cool insect from Australia. It's a type of damselfly, which looks a lot like a dragonfly. These amazing creatures belong to a family called Lestidae.

You can find dune ringtails living along the coasts of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. They love to hang out near special lakes and swamps that are found in sandy dune areas.

Meet the Dune Ringtail

The dune ringtail is a medium-sized to large damselfly. It's quite striking to look at!

What Do They Look Like?

Male dune ringtails are easy to spot. They have a bright light blue color mixed with black markings. This makes them stand out in their natural home.

Where Do They Live?

These damselflies prefer coastal areas. They live in places like sandy dunes where there are special lakes and swamps. These water bodies are often a bit acidic, which is just how the dune ringtail likes it!

Gallery

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  Male dune ringtail

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  Another view of a male

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  Close-up of female wings

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  Close-up of male wings