Hemicordulia superba

Hemicordulia superba
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Anisoptera
Superfamily: Libelluloidea
Family: Corduliidae
Genus: Hemicordulia
Species:
H. superba
Binomial name
Hemicordulia superba
Tillyard, 1911

Hemicordulia superba is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae, known as the superb emerald. It inhabits rivers, pools and lakes in south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales in Australia.

Hemicordulia superba is a small to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.

Etymology

The genus name Hemicordulia is derived from the Greek ἡμι- (hēmi, "half"), combined with Cordulia, a genus name derived from the Greek κορδύλη (kordylē, "club" or "cudgel"). The name refers to the close relationship of the genus to Cordulia.

The species name superba is derived from the Latin superbus ("splendid", "magnificent" or "superb"). The name refers to the species being regarded as the most distinct and beautiful member of the genus.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Hemicordulia superba". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T87533825A87534101. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T87533825A87534101.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Tillyard, R.J. (1911). "Further notes on some rare Australian Corduliinae, with descriptions of new species". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 36: 366–387 [368]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.21904 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ↑ "Species Hemicordulia superba Watson, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  4. ↑ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. ↑ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 218. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. ↑ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN 0-643-05136-8.
  7. ↑ Endersby, Ian; Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625.
  8. ↑ Endersby, Ian (2012). "Etymology of the Dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata) named by R.J. Tillyard, F.R.S." Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 134: 1–16.