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Tau Emerald
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species has been found in all Australian states and territories.
It is a medium-sized dragonfly.
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Scientific Classification
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Odonata
Epiprocta
Corduliidae
Hemicordulia
tau
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Colours are metallic black with dull yellow markings. The wings are clear. This species has brilliant green eyes that meet on top of head. There is a distinctive dark T-shaped mark on the face, in front of the eyes.
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References:
- "Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia, The" by Günther Theischinger and John Hawking; CSIRO Publishing; Collingwood; 2006; ISBN 9780643090736; p. 248
- "Wildlife of Greater Brisbane – A Queensland Museum Wild Guide"; The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane; 2nd Ed; 2007; ISBN 9780977594313; p. 93
- Atlas of Living Australia – Hemicordulia tau
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