Archipetalia
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Archipetalia is a monotypic genus of Australian dragonflies in the family Austropetaliidae,[3] The only known species of this genus is Archipetalia auriculata,[4][5] known as a Tasmanian redspot.[6]
Quick Facts Tasmanian redspot, Conservation status ...
Tasmanian redspot | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
Family: | Austropetaliidae |
Genus: | Archipetalia Tillyard, 1917[2] |
Species: | A. auriculata |
Binomial name | |
Archipetalia auriculata | |
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Archipetalia auriculata is a medium-sized and hairy dragonfly, with brown and yellow markings.[7] It is endemic to Tasmania, Australia, where it inhabits streams and seepages.[8]