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Tropical shutwing
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Scientific classification
Cordulephya bidens distribution map.svg

Cordulephya bidens is a species of dragonfly in the family Cordulephyidae, known as the tropical shutwing. It inhabits rainforest streams in northern Queensland, Australia.

Cordulephya bidens is a small to tiny, black or purplish-black dragonfly with yellowish markings. It rests with its wings folded above its body in a similar manner to a damselfly.

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  • Cordulephya bidens female wings (35019414836)

    Female wings

  • Cordulephya bidens male wings (35019416686)

    Male wings

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