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Tropical whitetip
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Episynlestes cristatus distribution map.svg

Episynlestes cristatus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Synlestidae, commonly known as a tropical whitetip. It is endemic to north-eastern Queensland, where it inhabits streams in rainforest.

Episynlestes cristatus is a large, very slender damselfly, coloured a dull bronze-black with white markings. It often perches with its wings outspread.

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  • Episynlestes cristatus female wings (34788219596)

    Female wings

  • Episynlestes cristatus male wings (34788223066)

    Male wings

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