''Macromia'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

of large dragonflies in the family

Macromiidae The insect family Macromiidae contains the dragonfly species known as cruisers or skimmers. They tend to fly over bodies of water (and roads) straight down the middle. They are similar to Aeshnidae in size, but the eyes are green and just barely ...

. They are commonly known as river cruisers from their habit of cruising long distances along river banks. Most species of ''Macromia'' occur in the

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Australasian region, with one species being found in

Europe Europe is a large peninsula conventionally considered a continent in its own right because of its great physical size and the weight of its history and traditions. Europe is also considered a Continent#Subcontinents, subcontinent of Eurasia ...

('' Macromia splendens''), and a few species occurring in

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Genera

The genus ''Macromia'' includes the following species:

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q2299131 Macromiidae Odonata of Australia Odonata of North America Odonata of Oceania Taxa named by Jules Pierre Rambur Anisoptera genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot