Pentathemis membranulata

Pentathemis membranulata is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,^[3] known as the metallic tigerhawk.^[4] It is endemic to rivers, streams, and lagoons in the Top End of Australia's Northern Territory.^[5]

Metallic tigerhawk
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Corduliidae
Genus:	Pentathemis
Species:	P. membranulata
Binomial name
Pentathemis membranulata Karsch, 1890[2]

Pentathemis membranulata is a small to medium-sized, metallic-black and yellow dragonfly.^[6] Young females have dark wingtips.^[4]

Gallery

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  Female wings
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  Male wings

See also

• List of dragonflies of Australia