Australian emerald explained

The Australian emerald (Hemicordulia australiae) is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae.[1] It can be found in Australia,[2] Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Lesser Sunda Islands and New Zealand.[3] It is a small to medium-sized, long-legged dragonfly coloured black-metallic and yellow.[3] In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.[4]

The Australian emerald appears similar to the tau emerald (Hemicordulia tau).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Hemicordulia australiae (Rambur, 1842). 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 28 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Victorian Dragonflies . www.ecology-solutions.com.au . 6 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050713050628/http://www.ecology-solutions.com.au/vic_dragonflies/H_australiae.htm . 13 July 2005 . dead.
  3. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 244.
  4. Book: The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Watson. J.A.L.. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 0643051368. Melbourne.

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