About Austrolestes aridus (Tillyard, 1908)
Austrolestes aridus (Tillyard, 1908) is an Australian damselfly species belonging to the family Lestidae. It is commonly known by the common name inland ringtail. This species has a widespread distribution across inland Australia, and it lives in streams, pools, and ponds. It is a medium-sized to large damselfly: males are light blue and black, and have a pale band located near the tip of the tail. Austrolestes aridus looks very similar to Austrolestes analis, a species that occurs across southern Australia.