Hemicordulia continentalis

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Fat-bellied emerald

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Corduliidae
Genus: Hemicordulia
Species:
H. continentalis
Binomial name
Hemicordulia continentalis
Martin, 1907[2]

Hemicordulia continentalis is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,[3] known as the fat-bellied emerald.[4] It inhabits pools, lakes, ponds and swamps in coastal Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia.[5]

Hemicordulia continentalis is a small to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs. The male abdomen is swollen giving the appearance of a club. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.[6]

Gallery

  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

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References

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  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163550A5614899.en
    . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Martin, Rene (1907). "Cordulines". Collections Zoologiques du Baron Edm. de Selys Longchamps (in French). Vol. 17. Brussels: Hayez. pp. 1–94 [13] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ^ "Species Hemicordulia continentalis Martin, 1907". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  4. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6
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  5. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3
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  6. ISBN 0643051368
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