Austrophya is a genus of dragonflies in the family Austrocorduliidae. It is endemic to north-eastern Australia.
Species This genus includes the following species: Austrophya mystica – rainforest mystic Austrophya monteithorum – summit mystic
Etymology The genus name Austrophya combines the prefix austro- (from Latin auster, meaning “south wind”, hence “southern”) with -phya, from Greek φυή (phyē, “growth” or “stature”). The name refers to a southern representative of that group.
Taxonomy Austrophya was monotypic from its description in 1909 until Austrophya monteithorum was described in 2019.
In 2013 the genus was considered incertae sedis within Libelluloidea. Subsequently, molecular and morphological studies have placed it in the family Austrocorduliidae.
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