Orange Threadtail

Nososticta solida

The orange threadtail is a damselfly in the family Protoneuridae. Its also known as the ochre threadtail. They are the size of 35mm. They're common in Brisbane waters. Orange threadtails can be found near semi-shaded running water. These damselflies usually rest in group on the plants at water edges.
Orange Threadtail - Nososticta solida Sorry about water droplet reflections I think. Australia,Eamw dragonflies,Geotagged,Nososticta solida,Orange Threadtail,Summer

Appearance

The male ochre threadtails have an orange-yellow thorax with black patterns. Their abdomen is narrow, black in colour with yellow strips. There is a brown yellow colour at the bottom of their wings. Females are same size as the male. They're pale brown in colour and have the same black patterns as the males.
Orange Threadtail Damselfly - Nososticta solida  Gillies Range far north queensland this little beauty was just hanging out along a springfed creek resting quietly and happy to be photographed free of charge   Australia,Damselfly,Geotagged,Gillies Range,Nososticta solida,Orange Threadtail,far north queensland

Distribution

Australian States:Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia
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Behavior

When at rest, these damselflies hold their wings closely folded up vertically over their thorax. They have very good flying skill. Ochre threadtails can fly backwards and sideways. They most of the time hover.
Orange Threadtail Damselfly, Nososticta solida, family Protoneuridae  Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Nososticta solida,Orange Threadtail

Habitat

Orange threadtails can be seen even in the winter. In Victoria these damselflies occur at lower altitudes during summer, though further north they can be seen flying in spring and autumn as well.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyProtoneuridae
GenusNososticta
SpeciesNososticta solida
Photographed in
Australia