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Springs flatwing
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Griseargiolestes fontanus distribution map.svg

Griseargiolestes fontanus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae, commonly known as a springs flatwing. It is endemic to south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, where it inhabits streams near their springs.

Griseargiolestes fontanus is a medium-sized damselfly, black-green metallic in colour with pale markings; adults have only a slight pruinescence. Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae, it rests with its wings outspread.

Griseargiolestes fontanus appears similar to Griseargiolestes albescens, though with less pruinescence.

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  • Griseargiolestes fontanus female (11776183266)

    Tip of female tail

  • Griseargiolestes fontanus male (11775441135)

    Tip of male tail

  • Griseargiolestes fontanus female wings (34828372075)

    Female wings

  • Griseargiolestes fontanus male wings (34828379475)

    Male wings

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