Archiargiolestes parvulus
| Midget flatwing | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Argiolestidae |
| Genus: | Archiargiolestes |
| Species: | A. parvulus
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| Binomial name | |
| Archiargiolestes parvulus | |
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Archiargiolestes parvulus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae,[3] commonly known as a midget flatwing.[4] It is endemic to south-western Australia, where it inhabits streams, bogs and swamps.[5]
Archiargiolestes parvulus is a small damselfly, black metallic in colour with pale markings. It rests with its wings outspread.[6]
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Archiargiolestes parvulus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87531371A87533966. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87531371A87533966.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L. (1977). "The Argiolestes pusillus complex in Western Australia (Odonata: Megapodagrionidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 16 (2): 197–205 [198]. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.1977.tb00086.x.
- ^ "Species Archiargiolestes parvulus (Watson, 1977)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 193. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN 0643051368.