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Tau emerald
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Male
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Female
Conservation status
Scientific classification
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The tau emerald (Hemicordulia tau) is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is found in all parts of Australia except northern Queensland and north-western Western Australia. The species was first described by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps in 1871.

The tau emerald is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs, reaching a body length of about 50 mm. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.

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  • Tau Emerald inflight edit

    Male in flight

  • Hemicordulia tau (12167423046)

    Female

  • Hemicordulia tau (15907938856)

    Female

  • Hemicordulia tau male 2

    Male

  • Tau emerald dragonflies mating

    Mating pair

  • Hemicordulia tau female wings (34248911003)

    Female wings

  • Hemicordulia tau male wings (34248917153)

    Male wings

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