Austrophya

Austrophya is a genus of dragonflies in the family Austrocorduliidae. It is endemic to north-eastern Australia.

Species

This genus includes the following species:Austrophya mystica – rainforest mysticAustrophya monteithorum – summit mystic

Etymology

The genus name Austrophya is formed from the Latin australis, meaning ‘southern’, combined with the suffix -phya, used in allied genera such as Neophya and Cordulephya. The construction reflects the genus’ southern distribution and its presumed relationship to these genera.

Taxonomy

Austrophya was monotypic from its description in 1909 until Austrophya monteithorum was described in 2019.
In 2013 the genus was considered incertae sedis within Libelluloidea.
Subsequently, molecular and morphological studies have placed it in the family Austrocorduliidae.