Gold-fronted riverdamsel facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gold-fronted riverdamsel
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification

The gold-fronted riverdamsel (Pseudagrion aureofrons) is a cool insect. It's a type of damselfly, which is like a smaller, thinner version of a dragonfly. This damselfly belongs to the family Coenagrionidae.

These damselflies are about 36 millimeters long. That's roughly the length of a paperclip! They are also known as gold-fronted sprites. You can often find them near water that is flowing, like creeks, or still, like ponds.

Gold-fronted riverdamsels usually fly very close to the water's surface. Sometimes, they even rest on things floating in the water. They might not be as common as their cousin, the blue riverdamsel. However, they are easy to spot because of their bright golden-yellow faces and chests. They are considered fairly common. On sunny days, you can see them flying over the slow parts of creeks.

Where They Live

This damselfly species lives in many parts of Australia. You can find them in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. They also live in the Northern Territory and Queensland. You might spot them in South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia too.

Gallery

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  A pair of gold-fronted riverdamsels mating.

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  Close-up of a female's wings.

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  Close-up of a male's wings.