Little flatwing facts for kids
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The Archiargiolestes pusillus is a type of Australian damselfly often called the little flatwing. It belongs to the Megapodagrionidae family. This small insect is found only in south-western Australia. When an animal or plant is found only in one specific area, it is called endemic.
The little flatwing lives in wet places like streams, bogs, and swamps. It is a small damselfly with a shiny black body. It also has some pale markings. You can easily spot it because it rests with its wings spread out flat.
Where It Lives
The little flatwing damselfly is special because it lives only in the south-western part of Australia. This region has a unique environment with many streams, bogs, and swamps. These wet habitats are perfect for the little flatwing to live and grow.
Appearance and Habits
This damselfly is quite small. Its body has a metallic black color, which means it looks shiny like metal. It also has lighter, pale markings on its body. One of the easiest ways to tell it apart from other damselflies is how it rests. Unlike some damselflies that fold their wings over their back, the little flatwing keeps its wings spread out flat, almost like an airplane.
Conservation Status
The little flatwing damselfly is listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN. This means that, for now, there are enough of these damselflies in the wild. They are not currently at a high risk of disappearing. However, it is still important to protect their natural homes, like streams and swamps, to make sure they continue to thrive.
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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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