Tau emerald

Hemicordulia tau

The tau emerald, 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.
Tau emerald - Hemicordulia tau Resting in heathland habitat ,a long way from any water. Australia,Eamw dragonflies,Geotagged,Hemicordulia tau,Spring,Tau emerald

Appearance

They are medium-sized dragonflies, reaching a body length of about 50 mm.
Tau emerald - Hemicordulia tau Australia,Eamw dragonflies,Geotagged,Hemicordulia tau,Spring,Tau emerald

Naming

The species was first described by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps in 1871.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyCorduliidae
GenusHemicordulia
SpeciesH. tau
Photographed in
Australia