Notolibellula bicolor is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known as the bicoloured skimmer. It is the only known species of Notolibellula. It is found across northern Australia where it inhabits rock-holes and still waters. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with the male having a bluish thorax and a red end to his abdomen.
Etymology The genus name Notolibellula combines the Greek νότος (notos, "south wind", hence "southern") with Libellula, a predominantly European genus. The name refers to the southern or Australian distribution of the genus.
The species name bicolor is Latin for "two-coloured" or "of two colours", referring to the vivid red and blue colouration.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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