Golden flatwing facts for kids
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The Golden Flatwing (scientific name: Austroargiolestes chrysoides) is a fascinating type of damselfly found only in Australia. It gets its common name from its golden colors and its habit of resting with its wings spread out flat.
About the Golden Flatwing
This interesting insect belongs to a family of damselflies called Megapodagrionidae. It was first described by a scientist named Robert John Tillyard in 1913.
What it Looks Like
The Golden Flatwing is a medium to large-sized damselfly. It usually has a striking black and yellow pattern. Unlike some other damselflies, it doesn't have a powdery coating on its body called pruinescence.
Where it Lives
The Golden Flatwing is special because it is endemic to a specific part of the world. This means it is found only in south-eastern Queensland, a region in Australia. You can usually spot these damselflies near streams that flow through lush rainforests.
How it Rests
One unique thing about the Golden Flatwing, like other damselflies in its family, is how it rests. Instead of folding its wings back over its body like some other damselflies, it keeps them spread out wide. This is why it's called a "flatwing."
Gallery
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Tip of female tail
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Tip of male tail
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Female wings
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Male wings
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