Episynlestes
Genus of damselflies
Episynlestes is a genus of damselflies in the family Synlestidae. Species of Episynlestes are large damselflies, dull bronze black in colour with pale markings and a white tip to their tails. They often perch with their wings outspread. They are endemic to north-eastern Australia, where they inhabit streams.
01Etymology
The genus name Episynlestes is derived from the Greek ἐπί (epi, "upon", "over" or "additional to"), combined with Synlestes, a genus name derived from the Greek σύν (syn, "together") and Lestes, itself derived from the Greek λῃστής (lēstēs, "robber"). The name refers to its relationship to Synlestes as an additional allied genus.
02Species
The genus Episynlestes includes the following species:
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern whitetip | Episynlestes albicaudus (Tillyard, 1913) |
south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales |
Size: Habitat: streams and pools in rainforests. Diet: |
LC |
| Tropical whitetip | Episynlestes cristatus Watson & Moulds, 1977 |
north-eastern Queensland |
Size: Habitat: streams and pools in rainforests. Diet: |
LC |
| Intermediate whitetip | Episynlestes intermedius Theischinger & Watson, 1985 |
Queensland |
Size: Habitat: inhabits streams. Diet: |
VU |
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