Hemicordulia superba

Superb emerald
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Corduliidae
Genus: Hemicordulia
Species:
H. superba
Binomial name
Hemicordulia superba

Hemicordulia superba is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,[3] known as the superb emerald.[4] It inhabits rivers, pools and lakes in south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales in Australia.[5]

Hemicordulia superba is a small to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.[6]

  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

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References

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  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Hemicordulia superba". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T87533825A87534101. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87533825A87534101.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Tillyard, R.J. (1911). "Further notes on some rare Australian Corduliinae, with descriptions of new species". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 36: 366–387 [368]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.21904 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ^ "Species Hemicordulia superba Watson, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  4. ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 218. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. ^ 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. ISBN 0643051368.