Whitewater rockmaster

Diphlebia lestoides

''Diphlebia lestoides'' is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Lestoideidae, commonly known as a whitewater rockmaster. It is endemic to south-eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams and rivers.
Whitewater Rockmaster (m) Fabulously coloured damsel which seems to be bleached by the camera. Not sure why. These often have smoy white bands across the wings and some have darkened black outer wings. Maybe two nom-races. Australia,Diphlebia lestoides,Geotagged,Summer,Whitewater rockmaster,Winter,damselfly

Appearance

''Diphlebia lestoides'' is a large, solid-looking damselfly; the male is a blue to grey colour with black markings, while the female has a more muted colouring. It sits with its white marked wings spread out.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyLestoideidae
GenusDiphlebia
SpeciesD. lestoides
Photographed in
Australia