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]
Pentathemis membranulata is a small to medium-sized, metallic-black and yellow dragonfly.[6]Young females have dark wingtips.[4]
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^Karsch, F. (1890). "Pentathemis membranulata, eine neue australische Libellulide mit fünfseitiger cellula cardinalis". Entomologische Nachrichten (in German). 16. Dresden: 33–35 [34] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
^ a bTheischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 242. ISBN978-0-64309-073-6.
^Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 232. ISBN978-1-74232-475-3.
^Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN0643051368.