Nososticta koolpinyah facts for kids
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The Nososticta koolpinyah, commonly called the Koolpinyah threadtail, is a type of damselfly that lives in Australia. It belongs to a family of insects known as Platycnemididae. This small, delicate insect was first described in 1984 by scientists Tony Watson and Günther Theischinger.
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About the Koolpinyah Threadtail
Damselflies are often confused with dragonflies, but they are usually smaller and more slender. When they rest, most damselflies hold their wings together over their back, while dragonflies typically hold their wings out to the sides. The Koolpinyah threadtail is a good example of a damselfly with its thin body.
Where it Lives
The Koolpinyah threadtail has only been found in a few specific places in Australia's Northern Territory. You can find it near the city of Darwin and on Melville Island. These damselflies like to live near streams, which are small rivers or flowing bodies of water. They need these watery places to lay their eggs and for their young to grow.
What it Looks Like
The Koolpinyah threadtail is a small and very thin damselfly. Its appearance can be different depending on whether it is a male or a female.
Male Koolpinyah Threadtails
Male Koolpinyah threadtails are mostly black. They have bright greenish-blue markings on their bodies. Their wings have a slight greenish-brown tint, which gives them a unique look.
Female Koolpinyah Threadtails
Female Koolpinyah threadtails are also black, but they have yellowish markings instead of greenish-blue ones. Their wings are clear, without any tint, making them look different from the males.
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A close-up view of a female Koolpinyah threadtail's clear wings.
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A close-up view of a male Koolpinyah threadtail's greenish-brown tinted wings.
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