Orange streamcruiser facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Orange streamcruiser
Scientific classification

Hesperocordulia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Austrocorduliidae, endemic to south-western Australia.

Hesperocordulia is a monotypic genus with only one species, Hesperocordulia berthoudi, known as the orange streamcruiser. Hesperocordulia berthoudi is a medium-sized, orange, red and black dragonfly with clear wings and very long legs. It inhabits streams, rivers and pools.

Gallery

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  Female Hesperocordulia berthoudi wings

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  Male Hesperocordulia berthoudi wings

Note about family

There are differing views as to the family that Hesperocordulia belongs to:

• It is considered to be part of the family Austrocorduliidae at the Australian Faunal Directory
• It is considered to be part of the family Synthemistidae in the World Odonata List at the Slater Museum of Natural History
• It is considered to be part of the family Corduliidae at Wikispecies
• In 2006 it was considered to be part of the family Oxygastridae in The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia