Austroargiolestes christine is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Argiolestidae, commonly known as a milky flatwing. It is endemic to mountain areas of northern New South Wales, where it inhabits streams and boggy areas.
Austroargiolestes christine is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, with pruinescence on adult bodies . Like other members of the family Argiolestidae, it rests with its wings outspread.
Austroargiolestes christine appears similar to Austroargiolestes isabellae, which is found in the Sydney district.
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.
In 1986, Günther Theischinger and Tony O'Farrell named this species christine, an eponym honouring Christine Theischinger, wife of one of the authors.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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