Griseargiolestes metallicus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae,[3] commonly known as a metallic flatwing.[4] It has only been recorded from rainforests in the vicinity of Tully Gorge National Park in northern Queensland, where it inhabits streams.[5]
| Metallic flatwing | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Argiolestidae |
| Genus: | Griseargiolestes |
| Species: | G. metallicus
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| Griseargiolestes metallicus | |
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Griseargiolestes metallicus is a medium-sized damselfly, black-green metallic in colour with pale markings, without pruinescence.[4] Like other members of the family Argiolestidae, it rests with its wings outspread.[6]
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Griseargiolestes metallicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87532663A87534036. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87532663A87534036.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Sjöstedt, Y. (1917). "Results of Dr E. Mjöberg's Swedish scientific expeditions to Australia 1910–1913 16. Odonaten". Arkiv för Zoologi (in German). 11: 1–44 [24] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ "Species Griseargiolestes metallicus (Sjöstedt, 1917)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 50. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 216. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN 0643051368.