Nannophya is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.[1] They are found in Asia and Australia.[2] They are commonly known as Pygmyflies.Species of Nannophya are small to tiny dragonflies often brightly coloured. It includes Nannophya pygmaea, the scarlet dwarf, which is considered to be the world's smallest dragonfly.
The genus Nannophya includes the following species:
| Male | Female | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nannophya australis | Australian pygmyfly | eastern Australia | ||
| Nannophya dalei | Eastern Pygmyfly[3] | south-eastern Australia | ||
| Nannophya fenshami | Artesian Pygmyfly | Central Queensland, Australia. | ||
| Nannophya katrainensis | Himalayas | |||
| Nannophya occidentalis | Western Pygmyfly[4] | south-western Australia | ||
| Nannophya paulsoni | Scarlet Pygmyfly[5] | northern Australia | ||
| Nannophya pygmaea | Scarlet dwarf | Southeast Asia to China and Japan, south to Australia. | ||