Austrosticta soror is a species of damselfly in the family Isostictidae, commonly known as a Kimberley pondsitter. It is endemic to the Kimberley region in Western Australia, where it inhabits ponds and streams in gorges.
Austrosticta soror is a dull, dark-coloured, medium-sized damselfly. The female lays her eggs in twigs over water.
Etymology The genus name Austrosticta combines the prefix austro- (from Latin auster, meaning "south wind", hence "southern") with -sticta, from Greek στικτός (stiktos, "spotted" or "tattooed").
The species name sorer is Latin for "sister", referring to its status as the second species described in the genus.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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