Synthemis tasmanica is a species of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae,[3] known as the Tasmanian swamp tigertail.[4] It is found in Tasmania, Australia, where it inhabits seepages and bogs.[5][6] It is a slender, medium-sized dragonfly with black and yellow markings.[4]
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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: | Synthemis |
| Species: | S. tasmanica
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Synthemis tasmanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87539851A87540219. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87539851A87540219.en. Retrieved 19 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 [344]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.25547 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ "Species Synthemis tasmanica Tillyard, 1910". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 238. 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.