Telephlebia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Telephlebia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Telephlebiidae
Genus:	Telephlebia Selys, 1883

Telephlebia is a group of amazing dragonflies. These dragonflies belong to a larger family called Telephlebiidae. They are special because they are only found in eastern Australia. This means they are endemic to that area.

Telephlebia dragonflies are medium to large in size. They have a dark chestnut brown body. Their wings often have dark markings on the front edge. These dragonflies are known as crepuscular creatures. This means they are most active during twilight, like when the sun is setting. You will often see them flying around at dusk.

Types of Telephlebia Dragonflies

The group Telephlebia includes several different kinds of dragonflies. Each one has its own unique name. The name in small text after each species tells you who first described that dragonfly.

• Telephlebia brevicauda Tillyard, 1916 – This one is called the southern evening darner.
• Telephlebia cyclops Tillyard, 1916 – This is known as the northern evening darner.
• Telephlebia godeffroyi Selys, 1883 – This species is the eastern evening darner.
• Telephlebia tillyardi Campion, 1916 – This one is called the tropical evening darner.
• Telephlebia tryoni Tillyard, 1917 – This is known as the coastal evening darner.
• Telephlebia undia Theischinger, 1985 – This species is the Carnarvon evening darner.