Antipodophlebia asthenes is a species of dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae, commonly known as the terrestrial evening darner. It is a medium-sized dragonfly with dull colouring. It is endemic to eastern Australia where it has been found flying low to the ground at dusk.
Antipodophlebia asthenes is the only species of the genus Antipodophlebia.
Etymology The genus name Antipodophlebia is derived from the Greek ἀντίποδες (antipodes, "those on the opposite side of the world"), referring to its southern locality, combined with φλέψ (phleps, "vein") and the suffix -ia, indicating association with related genera such as Telephlebia and Austrophlebia.
The species name asthenes is derived from the Greek ἀσθενής (asthenēs, "weak" or "feeble"), referring to its small size, open wing venation, and subdued colouration.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
References Dow, R.A. 2019. Antipodophlebia asthenes. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T163529A14255350. Downloaded on 26 July 2019.