Macromia viridescens explained

Macromia viridescens is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae,[1] [2] known as the rainforest cruiser.[3] It is a large, black to metallic green dragonfly with yellow markings on its thorax, dark metallic green on its abdomen, clear wings and long legs.It is found on Cape York in northern Queensland, Australia, and New Guinea,[4] where it inhabits streams.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Macromia viridescens Tillyard, 1911. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 29 March 2017.
  2. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 29 March 2017.
  3. Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978 0 64309 073 6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 224.
  4. Book: Watson, J.A.L.. The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 0643051368. Melbourne.
  5. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978 1 74232 475 3. 224. Theischinger. Gunther.

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