Hemicordulia kalliste
| Slender emerald | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Corduliidae |
| Genus: | Hemicordulia |
| Species: | H. kalliste
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| Binomial name | |
| Hemicordulia kalliste | |
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Hemicordulia kalliste is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,[3] known as the slender emerald.[4] It is uncommon and has been found in both Arnhem Land and Cape York, Australia.[5]
Hemicordulia kalliste is a small to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs and a slender abdomen. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.[6] Hemicordulia kalliste appears similar to Hemicordulia continentalis.[4]
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References
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Hemicordulia kalliste". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017. IUCN: e.T87533785A87534091. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87533785A87534091.en. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Theischinger, G.; Watson, J.A.L. (1991). "New genera, species and subspecies". In Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (eds.). The Australian Dragonflies. Melbourne: CSIRO. pp. 21–51 [46]. ISBN 0643051368.
- ^ "Species Hemicordulia kalliste Theischinger & Watson, 1991". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 246. ISBN 978 0 64309 073 6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 218. ISBN 978 1 74232 475 3.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN 0643051368.