description Eastern Billabongfly Overview
The Eastern Billabongfly (Austroagrion watsoni) is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Coenagrionidae, characterized by its vibrant blue and black coloration. Named in 1982, this relatively small damselfly reaches approximately 25 millimeters in length. It is commonly found near billabongs, swamps, and slow-moving streams across eastern Australia and New Guinea. Males are often observed guarding territories over still water, where females lay their eggs in aquatic vegetation.
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What is the scientific name of the Eastern Billabongfly?
The Eastern Billabongfly is Austroagrion watsoni. It is a damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae, not a true dragonfly.
How large is an Eastern Billabongfly?
It is a relatively small damselfly, reaching approximately 25 millimetres in length. Its small size helps distinguish it from many larger dragonflies seen around wetlands.
When was Austroagrion watsoni named?
The species was named in 1982. The scientific name Austroagrion watsoni is used in modern species records for the Eastern Billabongfly.
What does an Eastern Billabongfly look like?
It is characterized by vivid blue and black coloration on a small damselfly body. The species is associated with the Australian billabong and wetland environment suggested by its common name.
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