Micromidia convergens explained

Micromidia convergens is a species of dragonfly in the family Austrocorduliidae,[1] known as the early mosquitohawk.[2] It is a small to medium-sized, black to metallic green dragonfly with pale markings on its abdomen.It is endemic to eastern Australia,[3] where it inhabits rainforest streams.[4]

Note

There is uncertainty about which family Micromidia convergens best belongs to: Austrocorduliidae,[1] Synthemistidae,[5] or Corduliidae.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Micromidia convergens Theischinger & Watson, 1978. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 26 March 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. 234.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 25 March 2017.
  6. Web site: Micromidia. 2006. Wikispecies. 26 March 2017.

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