Pantala is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae[2]
commonly called the rainpool gliders. They are found almost worldwide.[3]
Species of Pantala are medium-sized to large, dull orange-yellow dragonflies.[4]
^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. ISBN0643051368.
^Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 294. ISBN978 0 64309 073 6.