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Hemicordulia australiae
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The Australian emerald (Hemicordulia australiae) is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It can be found in Australia, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Lesser Sunda Islands and New Zealand. It is a small to medium-sized, long-legged dragonfly coloured black-metallic and yellow. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.

The Australian emerald appears similar to the tau emerald (Hemicordulia tau).

Gallery

  • Australian Emerald Dragonfly - Dec10

    In flight

  • Female Australian Emerald lateral (13162706274)

    Female

  • Female Australian Emerald (13162517413)

    Female

  • Female Australian Emerald detail (13162721094)

    Female detail

  • Australian Emerald, Hemicordulia australiae1

    Male

  • Hemicordulia australiae female wings (35059803555)

    Female wings

  • Hemicordulia australiae male wings (34895532962)

    Male wings

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