Eusynthemis barbarae is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae, known as the Mount Lewis tigertail. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings. It inhabits rainforest streams in north-eastern Australia
Eusynthemis barbarae appears similar to Eusynthemis guttata which is found in streams of south-eastern Australia.
Etymology The genus name Eusynthemis combines the Greek εὖ (eu, "well") with Synthemis, an existing genus of dragonflies, referring to a more developed form compared with other members of Synthemis.
In 1985, Max Moulds named this species barbarae, an eponym honouring his wife Barbara, in recognition of her considerable assistance with field collecting over many years.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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