- Orange Threadtail
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Orange Threadtail Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Odonata Suborder: Zygoptera Family: Protoneuridae Genus: Nososticta Species: Nososticta solida Binomial name Nososticta solida
Hagen in Selys, 1860The orange threadtail is a damselfly in the family Protoneuridae. Its also known as the ochre threadtail. They are the size of 35mm. They're common in Brisbane waters. Orange threadtails can be found near semi-shaded running water. These damselflies usually rest in group on the plants at water edges. Orange threadtails can be seen even in the winter. In Victoria these damselflies occur at lower altitudes during summer, though further north they can be seen flying in spring and autumn as well. When at rest, these damselflies hold their wings closely folded up vertically over their thorax. They have very good flying skill. Ochre threadtails can fly backwards and sideways. They most of the time hover. The male ochre threadtails have an orange-yellow thorax with black patterns. Their abdomen is narrow, black in colour with yellow strips. There is a brown yellow colour at the bottom of their wings. Females are same size as the male. They're pale brown in colour and have the same black patterns as the males.
Distribution
Australian States:Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia
References
- Orange Threadtail Damselfly - Nososticta solida
- Australian Faunal Directory
- Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) - Damselfly Photo Gallery
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