Pretty relict facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pretty relict
Adult nymph of Chorismagrion risi
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification

The pretty relict (scientific name: Chorismagrion risi) is a special type of damselfly. It is the only species in its group, called a genus, which is named Chorismagrion. This damselfly belongs to a larger group of insects known as the Synlestidae family.

Pretty relicts are medium-sized and slender. They are mostly black with some white markings. You can only find them in north-eastern Australia. They live near streams and large pools in rainforests. This means they are endemic to that area, which means they naturally live nowhere else in the world.

What is a Damselfly?

Damselflies are insects that look a lot like dragonflies. They are part of the same group called Odonata. Damselflies usually have thinner bodies than dragonflies. When they rest, most damselflies hold their wings together over their back. Dragonflies, however, usually hold their wings out flat.

Where They Live

The pretty relict damselfly lives only in the rainforests of north-eastern Australia. They prefer places with clean streams and big pools of water. These watery areas are important for them to lay their eggs and for their young to grow.

Conservation Status

The pretty relict is currently listed as "Least Concern" (LC) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This means that, for now, their population is stable and they are not considered to be at high risk of disappearing.

Images for kids

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  Female Chorismagrion risi wings

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  Male Chorismagrion risi wings