Cordulephya montana explained

Cordulephya montana is a species of dragonfly of the family Cordulephyidae,^[1] commonly known as the mountain shutwing.^[2] It inhabits streams in eastern New South Wales, Australia.^{[3] [4]}

Cordulephya montana is a small to tiny, black or purplish-black dragonfly with yellowish markings. It rests with its wings folded above its body in a similar manner to a damselfly.^[2]

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Cordulephya montana Tillyard, 1911. 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. 238.
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.