Archaeosynthemis is a genus of dragonflies belonging to the family Synthemistidae. Species of Archaeosynthemis are found across southern Australia. They are medium-sized dragonflies characterized by their black or brown colouring with yellow markings.
Etymology The genus name Archaeosynthemis combines the Greek ἀρχαῖος (arkhaios, "ancient" or "archaic") with Synthemis, an existing genus of dragonflies.
Species The genus Archaeosynthemis includes the following species: Archaeosynthemis leachii - Twinspot tigertail Archaeosynthemis occidentalis - Western brown tigertail Archaeosynthemis orientalis - Eastern brown tigertail Archaeosynthemis spiniger - Spiny tigertail
See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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