Synlestes tropicus
Synlestes tropicus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Synlestidae,
commonly known as a tropical needle.
It is endemic to north-eastern Queensland, where it inhabits streams in rainforests.
Synlestes tropicus is a large to very large damselfly, coloured a metallic green-black with pale markings. It perches with its wings partially or fully outspread.