A Revision of the Australian Genus Telephlebia Selys (Odonata: Aeshnidae: Brachytroninae)

Abstract

Telephlebia Selys is briefly redefined, and its species are reviewed. A subdivision of the genus into two species-groups is proposed. A new species, Telephlebia undia, sp. nov., and the as yet undescribed female of Telephlebia tryoni Tillyard are described. It is established that Telephlebia mjobergi Sjostedt is a junior synonym of Telephlebia tillvardi Campion. A lectotype for Telephlebia godefroji Selys is designated. Descriptive history and illustrations of all known species and an identification key are presented.