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Melville Island threadtail
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Nososticta taracumbi is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Platycnemididae, commonly known as a Melville Island threadtail. It is endemic to Melville Island, Northern Territory, where it inhabits streams.

Nososticta taracumbi is a small, slender damselfly, coloured black with bright blue and white markings in the male, and ochre-like colouring in the female. Wings have a brown-yellowish tinge.

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  • Nososticta taracumbi female wings (34664268882)

    Female wings

  • Nososticta taracumbi male wings (34787472906)

    Male wings

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