Parasynthemis regina - Royal Tigertail

Male identification: Large spots each side of the mid-dorsal line create a series of mid-dorsal black diamond shapes along the abdomen, becoming smaller but remaining formed towards the tail. Spots on abdominal segment 9 fused to create one very large mid-dorsal spot. Yellow spots at the base of each wing. Relatively thick mid-dorsal line on thorax.

Female identification: No information at present

Similar species: Unlikely to be confused with other species.

Behaviour: No information at present

Distribution: Distributed mainly in lowland areas of central and eastern Victoria below about 400m

Australian State distribution (from CSIRO Entomology)

Habitat: No information at present

Status: Uncommon and localised.

Flight period: December to February