Nannophya fenshami


Nannophya fenshami is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae,
known as the artesian pygmyfly.
It is a very small dragonfly with a wingspan less than 30mm, that has been found living in an artesian spring wetland of the Barcaldine region of Central Queensland, Australia. Males are dark in colour and covered in a pale pruinescence with a red tip to their tail, while females are black with a distinctive yellow pattern.

Etymology

Nannophya fenshami is named after Rod Fensham, a specialist in artesian spring wetlands.