Hemicordulia koomina
Appearance
Pilbara emerald | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
Family: | Corduliidae |
Genus: | Hemicordulia |
Species: | H. koomina
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Binomial name | |
Hemicordulia koomina | |
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Hemicordulia koomina is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,[3] known as the Pilbara emerald.[4] It has been found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.[5]
Hemicordulia koomina is a small to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.[6]
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Female wings
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Male wings
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References
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- ^ Hawking, J. (2009). "Hemicordulia koomina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009. IUCN: e.T163549A5614673. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163549A5614673.en. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L. (1969). "Taxonomy, ecology and zoogeography of dragonflies (Odonata) from the north-west of Western Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 17 (1): 65–112 [97]. doi:10.1071/zo9690065. ISSN 1446-5698.
- ^ "Species Hemicordulia koomina Watson, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ 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.