About Griseargiolestes albescens (Tillyard, 1913)
Griseargiolestes albescens (Tillyard, 1913) is a species of Australian damselfly belonging to the family Argiolestidae. Its common name is the coastal flatwing. Coastal flatwings are medium-sized damselflies. Males measure approximately 37 mm in length, while females are slightly smaller at around 34 mm. Their bodies are bronze-black, marked with pale yellow. Adult males are strongly pruinescent, meaning their bodies and the tips of their tails are covered by a fine, white, powdery layer. This species is found only in south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, where it inhabits creeks, streams, swampy areas, boggy seepages, and lakes. It will often rest on the lower parts of plants. Like other flatwing damselflies, coastal flatwings rest with their wings held open flat; however, females will sometimes rest with their wings closed. Males and females mate while held in a wheel position. This species is not skittish, and will allow people to approach closely.
