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Western swiftwing
Scientific classification
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Lathrocordulia metallica is a species of dragonfly in the family Austrocorduliidae, known as the Western swiftwing. It is a medium-sized, bronze to black coloured dragonfly without pale markings, endemic to south-western Australia, where it inhabits streams.

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  • Lathrocordulia metallica female wings (34672297650)

    Female wings

  • Lathrocordulia metallica male wings (34216269424)

    Male wings

Note

There is uncertainty about which family Lathrocordulia metallica best belongs to: Austrocorduliidae, Synthemistidae, or Corduliidae.

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