Archaeosynthemis occidentalis is a species of dragonfly of the family Synthemistidae,[3] known as the western brown tigertail.[4] It is a medium-sized dragonfly with reddish-brown and yellow markings.[4] It is endemic to south-western Australia where it inhabits boggy creeks and swamps.[5][6]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Synthemistidae |
| Genus: | Archaeosynthemis |
| Species: | A. occidentalis
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| Archaeosynthemis occidentalis | |
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Archaeosynthemis occidentalis appears similar to Archaeosynthemis orientalis found in eastern Australia.[4]
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Archaeosynthemis occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T89904227A89904279. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T89904227A89904279.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Tillyard, R.J. (1910). "Monograph of the genus Synthemis. (Neuroptera: Odonata)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 35: 312–377 [355]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.25547 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ a b "Species Archaeosynthemis occidentalis (Tillyard, 1913)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ a b c Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 198. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 193. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ^ 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. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.