Miathyria Explained

Miathyria is a Neotropical genus of dragonflies. They are commonly known as Hyacinth Gliders.[1] One species, M. marcella, occurs in North America.[1] They are associated with floating plants, especially Water Hyacinth[1] or Water Lettuce.

The genus contains only two species:

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dunkle, Sidney W.. Dragonflies of the Florida peninsula, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. 1989. Scientific Publishers. Gainesville, FL. 0-945417-23-3.
  2. Paulson, D.R. . 2017 . Miathyria marcella . 2017 . e.T165066A80685834 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T165066A80685834.en . 12 November 2021.
  3. Book: Garrison, Rosser W.. Dragonfly genera of the New World : an illustrated and annotated key to the Anisoptera. 2006. Johns Hopkins University Press. Baltimore, Md.. 0-8018-8446-2. [Online-Ausg.]. Ellenrieder, Natalia von. Louton, Jerry A..

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