Blue ringtail

Austrolestes annulosus

The blue ringtail is an Australian damselfly. It is found in most of the continent.
Damselfly The blue ringtail female Australia,Austrolestes annulosus,Blue ringtail,Geotagged,Spring

Appearance

The abdomen is 3 cm long. It can easily be confused with "Coenagrion lyelli" or "Caliagrion billinghursti", but can be differentiated through dorsal patterns. They are a thin, medium-sized damselfly with varying coloration, which depends on maturity and temperature. However most are a striking blue with minimal black markings. Females are slightly more robust than males, and have a black and white/pale blue coloration.
Blue ringtail - Austrolestes annulosus  Australia,Austrolestes annulosus,Blue ringtail,Eamw damselflies,Geotagged,Spring

Distribution

It is widely distributed in most of Australia, except for the northern and north-eastern parts. It is active through September to April in still water bodies such as riverine pools, lakes and ponds, including temporary pools.
Damselfly The Blue ringtail  Australia,Austrolestes annulosus,Blue ringtail,Geotagged,Spring

Habitat

It is widely distributed in most of Australia, except for the northern and north-eastern parts. It is active through September to April in still water bodies such as riverine pools, lakes and ponds, including temporary pools.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyLestidae
GenusAustrolestes
SpeciesA. annulosus
Photographed in
Australia