Synlestes weyersii is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Synlestidae,[3] commonly known as a bronze needle.

[4] It is endemic to south-eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams and rivers.

[5] Synlestes weyersii is a large to very large damselfly, coloured a metallic bronze-black to green-black with yellow markings.

It perches with its wings partially or fully outspread.

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