''Labidiosticta'' is a

monotypic In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group (taxon) that contains only one immediately subordinate taxon. A monotypic species is one that does not include subspecies or smaller, infraspecific taxa. In the case of genera, the term "unispec ...

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

damselflies Damselflies are flying insects of the suborder Zygoptera in the order Odonata. They are similar to dragonflies, which constitute the other odonatan suborder, Anisoptera, but are smaller and have slimmer bodies. Most species fold the wings along ...

belonging to the

family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...

Isostictidae Isostictidae is a small family of medium-sized to large damselflies restricted to Australia, New Caledonia, and New Guinea. It contains 12 genera and more than 40 species. Members of this family resemble species in the threadtail family (Proton ...

. The single species of this genus, ''Labidiosticta vallisi'', commonly known as a large wiretail, is

endemic Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsew ...

to eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams and rivers. ''Labidiosticta vallisi'' is a large dragonfly, that is a dull, dark bronze in colour.

Gallery

Labidiosticta vallisi female wings (34696152081).jpg , Female ''Labidiosticta vallisi'' wings Labidiosticta vallisi male wings (34696157661).jpg , Male ''Labidiosticta vallisi'' wings

References

{{Taxonbar, from1=Q2604778, from2=Q3349325 Isostictidae Zygoptera genera Monotypic Odonata genera Odonata of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by J.A.L. (Tony) Watson Insects described in 1991 Damselflies