Griseargiolestes is a genus of damselflies in the family Argiolestidae. They are medium-sized, black and green metallic damselflies with pale markings, endemic to eastern Australia.
Species The genus Griseargiolestes includes the following species:
Griseargiolestes albescens - coastal flatwing Griseargiolestes bucki - turquoise flatwing Griseargiolestes eboracus - grey-chested flatwing Griseargiolestes fontanus - springs flatwing Griseargiolestes griseus - grey flatwing Griseargiolestes intermedius - alpine flatwing Griseargiolestes metallicus - metallic flatwing
Etymology The genus name Griseargiolestes combines the Latin griseus ("grey" or "pearl-grey") with Argiolestes, the name of a related genus. It refers to the pale pruinescence seen in this group.
See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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