Pentathemis membranulata is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,[3] known as the metallic tigerhawk.[4] It is endemic to rivers, streams, and lagoons in the Top End of Australia's Northern Territory.[5]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Corduliidae |
| Genus: | Pentathemis |
| Species: | P. membranulata
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| Binomial name | |
| Pentathemis membranulata | |
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Pentathemis membranulata is a small to medium-sized, metallic-black and yellow dragonfly.[6] Young females have dark wingtips.[4]
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Pentathemis membranulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87533835A87534106. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87533835A87534106.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Karsch, F. (1890). "Pentathemis membranulata, eine neue australische Libellulide mit fünfseitiger cellula cardinalis". Entomologische Nachrichten (in German). 16. Dresden: 33–35 [34] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ "Species Pentathemis membranulata Karsch, 1890". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 242. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 232. 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.