Episynlestes cristatus

Episynlestes cristatus is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Synlestidae, commonly known as a tropical whitetip. It is endemic to north-eastern Queensland, where it inhabits streams in rainforest.

Episynlestes cristatus is a large, very slender damselfly, coloured a dull bronze-black with white markings. It often perches with its wings outspread.