Malachite threadtail facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Malachite threadtail
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Suborder:	Zygoptera
Family:	Platycnemididae
Genus:	Nososticta
Species:	N. liveringa
Binomial name
Nososticta liveringa Watson & Theischinger, 1984
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The malachite threadtail (scientific name: Nososticta liveringa) is a special type of damselfly found only in Australia. It belongs to a family of insects called Platycnemididae. These tiny, colorful creatures are often seen flying near water.

About the Malachite Threadtail

The malachite threadtail is a small and slender damselfly. It has a striking look with a black body. You can also spot a pale green stripe and bright yellow markings on it. Sometimes, its wings might have a slight yellow tint, making it even more unique.

Where it Lives

This damselfly is endemic to Australia. This means it lives naturally only in a specific part of the world. For the malachite threadtail, its home is in northern Western Australia and the western part of the Northern Territory. You can find these damselflies near streams and lagoons, which are like small, shallow lakes. They love places with fresh water where they can hunt and lay their eggs.

Gallery

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  This picture shows the wings of a female malachite threadtail.

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  Here are the wings of a male malachite threadtail.