Hesperocordulia Explained

Hesperocordulia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Austrocorduliidae,^[1] endemic to south-western Australia.^[2]

Hesperocordulia is a monotypic genus with only one species, Hesperocordulia berthoudi,^{[3] [4]} known as the orange streamcruiser.^[2] Hesperocordulia berthoudi is a medium-sized, orange, red and black dragonfly with clear wings and very long legs.^[5] It inhabits streams, rivers and pools.^[6]

Note about family

There are differing views as to the family that Hesperocordulia belongs to:

• It is considered to be part of the family Austrocorduliidae at the Australian Faunal Directory^[1]
• It is considered to be part of the family Synthemistidae in the World Odonata List at the Slater Museum of Natural History
• It is considered to be part of the family Corduliidae at Wikispecies
• In 2006 it was considered to be part of the family Oxygastridae in The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia^[2]

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Hesperocordulia Tillyard, 1911. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 24 March 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. 240.
3. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 28 March 2017.
4. Web site: Species Hesperocordulia berthoudi Tillyard, 1911. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 28 March 2017.
5. 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.
6. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 220. Theischinger. Gunther.