Metaphya tillyardi explained

Metaphya tillyardi is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,[1] known as an offshore emerald.[2] It has been found on Bramble Cay, near the Papuan coast; its habitats are unknown.[3]

Metaphya tillyardi is a slim and short-bodied, metallic dragonfly with strong markings.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Metaphya tillyardi Ris, 1913. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 11 June 2017.
  2. Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978 0 64309 073 6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 242.
  3. 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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