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Sydney flatwing
Damselfly (5482083176).jpg
Female
Conservation status
Scientific classification
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Austroargiolestes isabellae is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae, commonly known as a Sydney flatwing. Endemic to the Sydney district, it inhabits streams and boggy areas.

It is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, often with some pruinescence on adult bodies . Like other members of the Megapodagrionidae, it rests with its wings outspread.

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  • Damselfly (5481488177)

    From above

  • Sydney flatwing04

    Female

  • End of a damselfly (5482083578)

    Tip of female tail

  • Austroargiolestes isabellae female (11835464054)

    Tip of female tail

  • Austroargiolestes isabellae male (11775950884)

    Tip of male tail

  • Austroargiolestes isabellae female wings (34788010386)

    Female wings

  • Austroargiolestes isabellae male wings (34664713572)

    Male wings

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