Cordulephya pygmaea explained

Cordulephya pygmaea is a species of dragonfly of the family Cordulephyidae,[1] also known as the common shutwing.[2] It inhabits streams in eastern Australia.[3] [4] It is small to tiny in size, coloured black, or purplish-black, with yellowish markings. It rests with its wings folded above its body in a similar manner to a damselfly.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Cordulephya pygmaea Selys, 1870. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 18 February 2017.
  2. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 236.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 209. Theischinger. Gunther.
  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. 278.

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