Family MEGAPODAGRIONIDAE - Flatwings
The Megapodagrionidae, or the Flatwings, is another damselflies family which can easily be found in Brisbane area. As their common name implies, when at rest, they spread their wings flat. They are usually metallic in colour, either green, blue or bronze. Females oviposit in tandem with males above the surface of the water and eggs are usually placed in plants.
- Common Australian Flatwings
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- Austroargiolestes icteromelas, subfamily Argiolestinae, female, male, body length 43mm
- The Common Australia Flatwings is metallic blue in colour, including its eyes and legs. When rest, this damselfly spread its wings horizontally like the dragonfly. We took those pictures near Bulimba Creek in Wishart. There are a large number of them can be found along Bulimba Creek, even in winter. They usually perching on the leaf and fly away for a short distance when disturbed. For more information please click here.
- Coastal Flatwings
- Griseargiolestes albescens, male, female, body length 37mm, male
- There are many Coastal Flatwings Damselflies in Yugarapul Park, Brisbane. They are the lovely medium size damselflies. They are blue to pale blue in colour, with a funny looking face. More information please click on here.
