Midget flatwing facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Midget flatwing
Conservation status
Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Suborder:	Zygoptera
Family:	Megapodagrionidae
Genus:	Archiargiolestes
Species:	A. parvulus
Binomial name
Archiargiolestes parvulus (Watson, 1977)
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Have you ever seen a tiny, shiny insect that looks like a mix between a dragonfly and a needle? Meet the midget flatwing! This amazing creature is a type of damselfly. Its scientific name is Archiargiolestes parvulus. It belongs to the Megapodagrionidae family. Midget flatwings are quite special. They are only found in one part of the world.

What Does a Midget Flatwing Look Like?

The midget flatwing is a small, slender insect. It has a body that looks black and metallic. You might also see some pale markings on its body. When this damselfly rests, it holds its wings out wide. This is different from some other damselflies. Many damselflies fold their wings over their back when they are resting.

Where Do Midget Flatwings Live?

Midget flatwings are very special because they are endemic to one place. This means they are only found in south-western Australia. You won't find them naturally anywhere else in the world! They like to live near water. Their favorite homes are streams, bogs, and swamps. These wet places provide the perfect environment for them to grow and find food.

Gallery

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  Female wings

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  Male wings