Austroargiolestes amabilis is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae, commonly known as a flame flatwing. It is endemic to eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams in rainforest.
Austroargiolestes amabilis is a medium-sized to large, black and bright yellow-orange damselfly, without pruinescence. Like other members of the family Argiolestidae, it rests with its wings outspread.
Etymology The genus name Austroargiolestes combines the prefix austro- (from Latin auster, meaning “south wind”, hence “southern”) with Argiolestes, the name of a related genus. It refers to a southern representative of that group.
The species name amabilis is a Latin word meaning "lovely" or "likeable", and may refer to their colourful appearance.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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