Tetrathemis irregularis
Species of dragonfly
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Tetrathemis irregularis is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae,[3][4] known as the rainforest elf.[5] It is a tiny to small, slender dragonfly with black and yellow markings.[5] It inhabits rainforest streams in north-eastern Australia[6] and Southeast Asia, including the Aru Islands.[7]
| Tetrathemis irregularis | |
|---|---|
| Tetrathemis irregularis, Malaysia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Tetrathemis |
| Species: | T. irregularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Tetrathemis irregularis | |
Subspecies
The species Tetrathemis irregularis includes the following subspecies:[5]
- Tetrathemis irregularis irregularis Brauer, 1868 - found in South-east Asia and New Guinea
- Tetrathemis irregularis cladophila Tillyard, 1908 - found in Australia and the Aru islands