The common flatwing (Austroargiolestes icteromelas) is a very common species of damselfly of the subfamily Argiolestinae in the family Megapodagrionidae. It is also as the Australian flatwing. Its body length is 43 mm. It has a long and slender body, with a bright metallic-blue colour. They usually rest with wings flat open, but some females sometimes rest with wings folded up. Their antennae are very small; it is hard to see them, but their compound eyes are very large. Common flatwings do not use their legs for walking, but for capturing other flying insects in the air, like all other dragonflies and damselflies. They can be easily found along the Bulimba Creek and other creeks in Brisbane, Queensland. They are seldom found near still water ponds, but they are usually found near slow run