Key Identification Features
- It is a medium-sized dragonfly that has distinct black and yellow markings.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Synthemistidae
Synthemistidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Odonata, class Insecta. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Synthemistidae Species
Choristhemis flavoterminata (Martin, 1901)
Choristhemis flavoterminata (Martin, 1901)
The yellow-tipped tigertail (Choristhemis flavoterminata) is a Synthemistidae dr…
Syncordulia gracilis (Burmeister, 1839)
Syncordulia gracilis (Burmeister, 1839)
Syncordulia gracilis is a rare vulnerable dragonfly endemic to South Africa, wit…
Synthemis eustalacta (Burmeister, 1839)
Synthemis eustalacta (Burmeister, 1839)
The swamp tigertail (Synthemis eustalacta) is a black-and-yellow marked dragonfl…
Eusynthemis brevistyla (Selys, 1871)
Eusynthemis brevistyla (Selys, 1871)
Eusynthemis brevistyla, the small tigertail, is a marked black-and-yellow dragon…
Eusynthemis virgula (Selys, 1874)
Eusynthemis virgula (Selys, 1874)
Eusynthemis virgula, the golden tigertail, is a medium-sized black-and-yellow dr…
Tonyosynthemis claviculata (Tillyard, 1909)
Tonyosynthemis claviculata (Tillyard, 1909)
The clavicle tigertail (Tonyosynthemis claviculata) is a dragonfly species found…
Eusynthemis nigra (Tillyard, 1906)
Eusynthemis nigra (Tillyard, 1906)
Eusynthemis nigra, the black tigertail, is a medium-sized dragonfly living in ea…
Parasynthemis regina (Selys, 1874)
Parasynthemis regina (Selys, 1874)
Parasynthemis regina, the royal tigertail, is a black-and-yellow dragonfly found…
Synthemis tasmanica Tillyard, 1910
Synthemis tasmanica Tillyard, 1910
Synthemis tasmanica, the Tasmanian swamp tigertail, is a black-and-yellow marked…
Archaeosynthemis leachii (Selys, 1871)
Archaeosynthemis leachii (Selys, 1871)
Archaeosynthemis leachii, the twinspot tigertail, is a medium-sized black and ye…
Eusynthemis aurolineata (Tillyard, 1913)
Eusynthemis aurolineata (Tillyard, 1913)
Eusynthemis aurolineata, the variable tigertail, is a black-and-yellow medium-si…
Eusynthemis tillyardi Theischinger, 1995
Eusynthemis tillyardi Theischinger, 1995
Eusynthemis tillyardi, the mountain tigertail, is a black and yellow medium-size…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Synthemistidae?
Synthemistidae animals belong to the Odonata order in the Animalia kingdom. It is a medium-sized dragonfly that has distinct black and yellow markings. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Synthemistidae?
Synthemistidae is classified in the order Odonata, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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