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Southern whitetip
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Episynlestes albicauda
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The Southern Whitetip (scientific name: Episynlestes albicauda) is a type of damselfly found in Australia. It belongs to a family of insects called Synlestidae. This damselfly was first described in 1913 by Robert John Tillyard.

This special insect lives only in a specific area. You can find it in south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales. It likes to live near streams and pools, especially in rainforests.

About the Southern Whitetip

What It Looks Like

The Southern Whitetip is a large damselfly. It has a very thin body. Its color is a dull bronze-black. It also has some white markings on its body.

When this damselfly rests, it often keeps its wings spread out. This is a common way to spot them.

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