The red and blue damsel (Xanthagrion erythroneurum) is a damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae.[5][1] It is the only member of the monotypic genus Xanthagrion.[6][7]
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| Male, Tasmania, Australia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus: | Xanthagrion Selys 1876[4] |
| Species: | X. erythroneurum
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| Xanthagrion erythroneurum | |
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Description
editThe face and thorax are bright red.[8] The abdomen is pale in colour[8] and 2.2-2.4 cm long.[9] The female and male are similar in colour.[8]
Distribution and habitat
editThe red and blue damsel is widespread across all Australian states,[9] as well as Fiji, New Caledonia, and other islands in the Pacific.[10] It is found in north and eastern Tasmania. It is typically found near dams, marshes and slow watercourses.[9]
Gallery
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Mating I. The male holds the female behind her head. -
Mating II. The male pushes the female under the water. -
Mating III. The female is completely under the water. Both male and female dragonflies go under. -
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Female wings -
Male wings
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References
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- ^ a b Dow, R.A. (2017). "Xanthagrion erythroneurum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T83152243A83381754. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T83152243A83381754.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Xanthagrion erythroneurum". ZipcodeZoo.com. July 17, 2009. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
- ^ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1876). "Synopsis des Agrionines (suite du genre Agrion)". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique (in French). 42: 490–531, 952–991 [521] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1876). "Synopsis des Agrionines (suite du genre Agrion)". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique (in French). 42: 490–531, 952–991 [520] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ "Species Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Selys, 1876)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "Genus Xanthagrion Selys, 1876". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "Xanthagrion (Genus)". ZipcodeZoo.com. July 17, 2009. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
- ^ a b c "Red and Blue Damselfly - Xanthagrion erythroneurum". Brisbane Insects. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
- ^ a b c Daley, Elizabeth (2007). Wings: An introduction to Tasmania's winged insects. Riffles Pty Ltd.
- ^ 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 978-0643051362.