Pseudocordulia circularis
Species of dragonfly
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Pseudocordulia circularis, commonly known as a circle-tipped mistfly, is a species of dragonfly in the family Pseudocorduliidae.[3][4] It is a medium-sized, bronze-black dragonfly with clear wings.[5] It is endemic to north-eastern Queensland, Australia,[6] where it inhabits rainforest streams.[7]
| Circle-tipped mistfly | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Superfamily: | Libelluloidea |
| Family: | Pseudocorduliidae |
| Genus: | Pseudocordulia |
| Species: | P. circularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudocordulia circularis | |
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Etymology
The genus name Pseudocordulia is derived from the Greek ψευδής (pseudēs, "false" or "deceptive") combined with Cordulia, the name of a related genus, indicating that it is not a true member of that genus.[2][8]
The species name circularis refers to the almost circular shape of the male appendages.[2][9]
Gallery
Female wings
Male wings
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