| Status | LC |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Taxon | Neurothemis oligoneura |
| Authority | Brauer, 1867[1] |
Neurothemis oligoneura is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae,[2][3] known as the spotted grasshawk.[4] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with extensive darkening near the base of the wings[4] found in northern Australia[5] and New Guinea.[6]
Etymology
The genus name Neurothemis combines the Greek νεῦρον (neuron, "nerve" or "vein") and -themis, from Greek Θέμις (Themis), the goddess of divine law, order and justice.[1][7]
The species name oligoneura is derived from the Greek ὀλίγος (oligos, "few") and νεῦρον (neuron, "nerve" or "vein"), referring to the open network of secondary veins in the wing.[1][7]
See also
References
- ^ Brauer, Friedrich (1867). "Ueber den Dimorphismus der Weibchen in der Libellulinen-Gattung Neurothemis" (in German). Verhandlungen der Zoologisch-Botanischen Gesellschaft in Wien. 17: 970–976 [976]. – via Biodiversity Heritage Library
- ^ "Species Neurothemis oligoneura Brauer, 1867". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
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- ^ Theischinger, Günther & Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 280. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther & Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0-643-05136-8.
- ^ Endersby, Ian & Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625.