Nannophlebia eludens
In 3 days ~40% in a week ~70%
Nannophlebia eludens is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, known as the elusive archtail. It inhabits streams and rivers of northern Australia. It is a small dragonfly with black and yellow markings and a slender body.
The genus name Nannophlebia is derived from the Greek νάννος (nannos, "dwarf") and φλέψ (phleps, "vein"). The name combines elements used in the existing genera Nannophya and Neophlebia. The species name eludens is derived from the Latin eludere ("to evade" or "escape"), referring to its zig-zag flight when disturbed after resting.
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| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report an Elusive Archtail sighting in Litchfield National Park on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 29th most-seen of the 43 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
February and March
In those months about 40% of wildlife watchers report an Elusive Archtail in Litchfield National Park on a given day, against under 5% in May and August–January, the lowest months. Those are among Litchfield National Park's wettest months, with about 270 mm of rain a month against almost none in July.
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Elusive Archtail sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Elusive Archtail sightings, Litchfield National Park has the highest daily chance: about 20%. Next come Daintree National Park (Australia, about 10%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Elusive Archtail is recorded against all the insects logged in Litchfield National Park (6 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
