Nannodiplax rubra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nannodiplax rubra
Male, Queensland
Female, Queensland
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification

Nannodiplax rubra, commonly called the pygmy percher, is a species of dragonfly in the monotypic genus Nannodiplax. Its distribution seems to be limited to Australia and New Guinea. They are tiny dragonflies (wingspan 40 mm, length 25 mm) with a bright red abdomen and clear wings. They are found near a wide variety of rivers and streams. The Australian distribution ranges from Broome, Western Australia via the north and east to around Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. The taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List, but it is listed in the Catalogue of Life.

Generic synonymy

There are three synonyms of other species listed in the "World Odonata List":

• Nannodiplax yutsehongi (Navas, 1935) for Nannophya pygmaea (Rambur, 1842)
• Nannodiplax clara (Needham, 1930) for Nannophyopsis clara (Needham, 1930)
• Nannodiplax finschi (Karsch, 1889) for Brachydiplax denticauda (Brauer, 1867)

Gallery

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  Female showing her adult colours

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  Side view of male

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  Dark markings on the sides and upper part of his tail

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  Obelisk position

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  Young male before getting his adult colour

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  Drawing of Nannodiplax wings

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  Photo of female wings

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  Photo of male wings