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Rhyothemis braganza

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Suborder
  
Anisoptera

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Rank
  
Species

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Libellulidae

Genus
  
Rhyothemis

Order
  
Odonate

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Similar
  
Rhyothemis, Rhyothemis princeps, Rhyothemis resplendens, Rhyothemis graphiptera, Odonate

Rhyothemis braganza, known as the Iridescent flutterer, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. The genus Rhyothemis extends from Africa to the western Pacific, with five species known in Australia. Rhyothemis braganza inhabits streams, rivers and riverine pools on and adjacent to the coast in Queensland, Northern Territory and North Western Australia.

Rhyothemis braganza is a medium-sized dragonfly with a wingspan of 60-85mm. On the adult, dark markings on the forewing and hindwing are of similar length and lack pale spots which appear on the similar species Rhyothemis resplendens. The taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List.

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Rhyothemis braganza Wikipedia