Large wiretail facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Large wiretail
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Suborder:	Zygoptera
Family:	Isostictidae
Genus:	Labidiosticta Watson, 1991
Species:	L. vallisi
Binomial name
Labidiosticta vallisi (Fraser, 1955)
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The Labidiosticta vallisi, also known as the Large Wiretail, is a special type of damselfly. It is the only species in its group, called a genus (Labidiosticta). This damselfly lives only in eastern Australia. You can find it near streams and rivers.

The Large Wiretail Damselfly

The Large Wiretail is a big damselfly. It has a dull, dark bronze color. This helps it blend in with its surroundings.

What is a Damselfly?

Damselflies are amazing insects. They are often confused with dragonflies. Both are part of a group called Odonata. Damselflies usually hold their wings together over their back when resting. Dragonflies often hold their wings out flat.

Damselflies are important predators. They eat small insects like mosquitoes. They spend their early lives in water. Young damselflies are called nymphs. They live in streams and ponds.

Where the Large Wiretail Lives

The Large Wiretail is found only in eastern Australia. This means it is endemic to that area. It likes to live near fresh water. You can spot them flying around streams and rivers. They need clean water to survive.

Appearance of the Large Wiretail

This damselfly is quite large for its kind. Its body has a dark bronze color. This makes it look a bit dull. But up close, its details are very interesting. Like all damselflies, it has two pairs of wings. These wings are clear and have many small veins.

Gallery

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  The wings of a female Large Wiretail damselfly.

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  The wings of a male Large Wiretail damselfly.