Delicate Tigertail
Choristhemis olivei
- Near threatened
- Card rarity: Uncommon
- Insects
Choristhemis olivei, commonly known as a delicate tigertail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae. This species is endemic to north-eastern Queensland, Australia. Choristhemis olivei was first described by Robin Tillyard in 1909 after two males were found. In 1999, one additional male was collected and documented by Günther Theischinger, and more recently, a multitude of Choristhemis olivei were found on Thornton Peak, Cape Tribulation.
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Synthemistidae
- Genus
- Choristhemis