Five-spot Threadtail (species: Nososticta solitaria) in Australian Insects (Gaia Guide)
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Nososticta solitaria
Five-spot Threadtail


©Graham Winterflood: Five-spot Threadtail (Nososticta solitaria)

©Reiner Richter: Five-spot Threadtail (Nososticta solitaria)

©Reiner Richter: Five-spot Threadtail (Nososticta solitaria)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Odonata
Family Protoneuridae
Genus Nososticta
Species Nososticta solitaria

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Distinguishing features

The thorax is black with two pale green stripes. The abdomen is dark with five prominent pale or green bands, the largest being on segments 5 and 8. The wings of the male have a yellowish tint, which may also be seen on the female. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 4.5 cm (Body length)

Wingspan

  • Averaging 4.5 cm

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found only in north-eastern Australia.

Its usual habitat is near rivers, streams and pools. (Wikipedia)

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