Miniargiolestes is a monotypic genus of damselflies in the family Argiolestidae. The single species of this genus, Miniargiolestes minimus, commonly known as a stream flatwing, is a small damselfly, metallic black to green in colour with white markings. It is endemic to south-western Australia, where it inhabits streams.
Etymology The genus name Miniargiolestes combines the Latin minimus ("very small" or "smallest") with Argiolestes, the name of a related genus, referring to the small size of this damselfly.
The species name minimus is Latin for "very small", likewise referring to its diminutive size.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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