Red-rumped wisp facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Red-rumped wisp |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus: | Agriocnemis |
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A. rubricauda
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| Agriocnemis rubricauda Tillyard, 1913
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The Agriocnemis rubricauda is a type of Australian damselfly. It is often called the red-rumped wisp. This small insect belongs to the Coenagrionidae family.
About the Red-rumped Wisp
The red-rumped wisp is a tiny damselfly. It gets its name because the male has a bright red tip on its tail. This makes it easy to spot!
Where it Lives
You can find the red-rumped wisp in northern Australia. It likes to live in wet, marshy places. These include boggy areas and swamps. It needs these damp spots to survive and lay its eggs.
What is a Damselfly?
Damselflies are insects that look a lot like dragonflies. They are part of a group called Odonata. Damselflies usually hold their wings together over their back when they are resting. Dragonflies, on the other hand, hold their wings out flat. Both damselflies and dragonflies are important predators. They help control insect populations in their habitats.
Images for kids
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Figure 9. Male Red-rumped Wisp
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Wings of a female Red-rumped Wisp
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Wings of a male Red-rumped Wisp
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 | Precious Adams |
 | Lauren Anderson |
 | Janet Collins |
