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Forest needle
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Female
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Male
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Synlestes selysi is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Synlestidae, commonly known as a forest needle. It is endemic to eastern New South Wales and eastern Queensland, where it inhabits streams.

Synlestes selysi is a large to very large damselfly, coloured a metallic green-black with pale markings. It perches with its wings partially or fully outspread.

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  • Synlestes selysi female lateral

    Female

  • Synlestes selysi female wings (34600850422)

    Female wings

  • Synlestes selysi male wings (34631108751)

    Male wings

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