Western ringtail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Western ringtail |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Lestidae |
| Genus: | Austrolestes |
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A. aleison
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| Austrolestes aleison Watson & Moulds, 1979
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The Austrolestes aleison is a cool type of damselfly found only in Australia. People often call it the western ringtail. It's a special insect because it lives only in the south-western part of Australia. You can find it near pools, ponds, and lakes.
This damselfly is a medium to large size. The male Austrolestes aleison has a striking blue and black body.
Where Did Its Name Come From?
The name aleison comes from an old Greek word, ἄλεισον. This word means "goblet," which is a type of fancy cup. In 1979, two scientists, Tony Watson and Max Moulds, named this damselfly. They chose the name because of a special mark on the male's body. This mark, found on the second part of its tail, looks just like a goblet!
Gallery
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The goblet shape on the tail of a male Austrolestes aleison
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Wings of a female Austrolestes aleison
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Wings of a male Austrolestes aleison
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 | Claudette Colvin |
 | Myrlie Evers-Williams |
 | Alberta Odell Jones |
