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Libelluloidea
Libelluloidea is a superfamily of dragonflies. A 2013 phylogenetic analysis suggests that this superfamily contains four families: *Corduliidae Selys, 1850 *Libellulidae Leach, 1815 * Macromiidae Needham, 1903 *Synthemistidae Tillyard, 1911 Recent taxonomic changes The following dragonfly families are now considered invalid or potentially disputed:Ware, J., May, M., & Kjer, K. (2007)Phylogeny of the higher Libelluloidea (Anisoptera: Odonata): an exploration of the most speciose superfamily of dragonflies.''Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution'', 45(1), 289-310. * Pseudocorduliidae * Gomphomacromiidae * Cordulephyidae * Austrocorduliidae * Oxygastridae * Idomacromiidae * Hemicorduliidae * Urothemistidae The following genera are no longer assigned to a family and are now placed ''incertae sedis'' within this superfamily, Libelluloidea: *'' Apocordulia'' *'' Archaeophya'' *'' Austrocordulia'' *'' Austrophya'' *'' Cordulephya'' *'' Gomphomacromia'' *'' Hesperocordulia'' *'' Id ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austrophya
''Austrophya'' is a genus of dragonflies in the superfamily Libelluloidea, endemic to north-eastern Australia. Species This genus includes the following species: * '' Austrophya mystica'' - rainforest mystic * '' Austrophya monteithorum'' - summit mystic From 1909 ''Austrophya'' used to be a monotypic genus with only one species, '' Austrophya mystica'', until '' Austrophya monteithorum'' was described in 2019. Etymology The genus name ''Austrophya'' is derived from two words: the prefix ''Austro-'', from a Latin word ''Australis'', meaning southern, could be for purely Australian genera; the suffix ''-phya'', derived from a Greek word meaning stature or growth, refers to existing generic names of dragonflies ''Neophya'' and ''Cordulephya'', which are allied to this genus. Taxonomy Recent taxonomic research could not assign the genus ''Austrophya'' to any family and it was placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Prior to this, ''Austrophya'' had bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Micromidia
''Micromidia'' is a genus of dragonflies in the superfamily Libelluloidea. They are small to medium-sized dragonflies, coloured black or metallic green with pale markings, and endemic to eastern Australia. Species The genus ''Micromidia'' includes the following species: *'' Micromidia atrifrons'' – forest mosquitohawk *'' Micromidia convergens'' – early mosquitohawk *'' Micromidia rodericki'' – Thursday Island mosquitohawk Taxonomy Recent taxonomic research could not assign the genus ''Micromidia'' to any family and it was placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Prior to this, ''Micromidia'' had been considered to be part of one of several families: Austrocorduliidae, Synthemistidae or Corduliidae. See also * List of Odonata species of Australia This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Australia. Common names of species are linked, beside their scientific names. The list is split into two groups: damselflies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archaeophya
''Archaeophya'' is a small genus of dragonflies assigned to the superfamily Libelluloidea. Species of ''Archaeophya'' are large dragonflies with metallic-coloured bodies, dark with yellow spots, and clear wings. They only occur in eastern Australia. Species The genus contains the following two species: *'' Archaeophya adamsi'' – horned urfly *'' Archaeophya magnifica'' – magnificent urfly See also * List of Odonata species of Australia Taxonomy ''Archaeophya'' was formerly considered a genus within the family Gomphomacromiidae. Recent taxonomic revisions have classified the genus ''Archaeophya'' as no longer being assigned to a family, but is now placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea Libelluloidea is a superfamily of dragonflies. A 2013 phylogenetic analysis suggests that this superfamily contains four families: *Corduliidae Selys, 1850 *Libellulidae Leach, 1815 * Macromiidae Needham, 1903 *Synthemistidae Tillyard, 1911 R .... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apocordulia
''Apocordulia'' is a genus of dragonflies in the superfamily Libelluloidea, endemic to the Murray-Darling Basin in eastern Australia. ''Apocordulia'' is a monotypic genus with only one species, ''Apocordulia macrops'', commonly known as a nighthawk. ''Apocordulia macrops'' is a medium-sized, dull coloured dragonfly with large eyes. It inhabits inland rivers and flies at dawn and dusk. Etymology The word ''Apocordulia'' is derived from two words: ''apo'' from the Greek ἀπό meaning from or away, and ''Cordulia'' the genus of dragonfly. Tony Watson described the dragonfly genus ''Apocordulia'' as appearing different to the normal appearance of a ''Cordulia'' dragonfly. The species name ''macrops'' is derived from two Greek words ''makros'' (μακρός) meaning long, and ''ops'' (ὤψ) meaning eye, describing the long eye seam. Gallery Apocordulia macrops female wings (34242389703).jpg, Female ''Apocordulia macrops'' wings Apocordulia macrops male wings (34242396903).jp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cordulephya
''Cordulephya'' is a genus of dragonflies assigned to the superfamily Libelluloidea, and endemic to eastern Australia. The species are small to tiny in size, coloured black, or purplish-black, with yellowish markings. Unusually for Anisoptera, these dragonflies rest with their wings folded above their body in a similar manner to many species of damselfly. They are commonly known as shutwings. Species The genus ''Cordulephya'' includes four species: Taxonomy ''Cordulephya'' was formerly considered a genus within the family Cordulephyidae. Recent taxonomic revisions have classified the genus ''Cordulephya'' as no longer being assigned to a family, but is now placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea Libelluloidea is a superfamily of dragonflies. A 2013 phylogenetic analysis suggests that this superfamily contains four families: *Corduliidae Selys, 1850 *Libellulidae Leach, 1815 * Macromiidae Needham, 1903 *Synthemistidae Tillyard, 1911 R .... Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hesperocordulia
''Hesperocordulia'' is a genus of dragonflies in the superfamily Libelluloidea, endemic to south-western Australia. ''Hesperocordulia'' is a monotypic genus with only one species, ''Hesperocordulia berthoudi'', known as the orange streamcruiser. ''Hesperocordulia berthoudi'' is a medium-sized, orange, red and black dragonfly with clear wings and very long legs. It inhabits streams, rivers and pools. Gallery Hesperocordulia berthoudi female wings (34216216914).jpg, Female ''Hesperocordulia berthoudi'' wings Hesperocordulia berthoudi male wings (35019726936).jpg, Male ''Hesperocordulia berthoudi'' wings Taxonomy Recent taxonomic research could not assign the genus ''Hesperocordulia'' to any family and it was placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Prior to this, ''Hesperocordulia'' had been considered to be part of the family Oxygastridae. See also * List of Odonata species of Australia This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austrocorduliidae
Austrocorduliidae was formerly considered a family of dragonflies occurring in South Africa and Australia. Recent taxonomic revisions have classified the species previously placed in Austrocorduliidae to now be within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Genera The family Austrocorduliidae had included the following genera. These genera are no longer assigned to a family, but are placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. * ''Apocordulia'' * ''Austrocordulia'' * ''Austrophya'' * ''Hesperocordulia'' * '' Lathrocordulia'' * ''Micromidia ''Micromidia'' is a genus of dragonflies in the superfamily Libelluloidea. They are small to medium-sized dragonflies, coloured black or metallic green with pale markings, and endemic to eastern Australia. Species The genus ''Micromidia'' includ ...'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q29324790 Libelluloidea Taxa named by Günter Bechly Obsolete arthropod taxa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cordulephyidae
Cordulephyidae was formerly considered a distinct family of dragonflies occurring in Africa and Australia. Recent taxonomic revisions have classified the species previously placed in Cordulephyidae to now be within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Genera The family had included the following genera. These genera are no longer assigned to a family, but are placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. * ''Cordulephya ''Cordulephya'' is a genus of dragonflies assigned to the superfamily Libelluloidea, and endemic to eastern Australia. The species are small to tiny in size, coloured black, or purplish-black, with yellowish markings. Unusually for Anisoptera, t ...'' Selys, 1870 * '' Neophya'' Selys, 1881 References {{Taxonbar, from=Q29887672 Libelluloidea Taxa named by Robert John Tillyard Obsolete arthropod taxa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gomphomacromiidae
Gomphomacromiidae was formerly considered a distinct family of dragonflies occurring in Chile and Australia. Recent taxonomic revisions have classified the species previously placed in Gomphomacromiidae to now be within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Genus The family Gomphomacromiidae had included the genus ''Archaeophya''. ''Archaeophya'' is no longer assigned to a family, but is placed ''incertae sedis or is a term used for a taxonomy (biology), taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ...'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q29325328 Libelluloidea Taxa named by Robert John Tillyard Taxa named by Frederic Charles Fraser Obsolete arthropod taxa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austrocordulia
''Austrocordulia'' is a genus of dragonfly in the superfamily Libelluloidea, endemic to northern and eastern Australia. Species of ''Austrocordulia'' are medium-sized, dark-coloured dragonflies, either brown or black with yellow markings. Species The genus includes the following species: * '' Austrocordulia leonardi'' – Sydney hawk * '' Austrocordulia refracta'' – eastern hawk * '' Austrocordulia territoria'' – Top End hawk Note about family Recent taxonomic research could not assign the genus ''Austrocordulia'' to any family and it was placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Prior to this, ''Austrocordulia'' had been considered to be part of one of several families: Austrocorduliidae, Synthemistidae or Corduliidae. See also * List of Odonata species of Australia This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Australia. Common names of species are linked, beside their scientific names. The list is split into two gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lathrocordulia
''Lathrocordulia'' is a genus of dragonfly in the superfamily Libelluloidea, endemic to Australia. Species of ''Lathrocordulia'' are medium-sized, bronze to black dragonflies without pale markings, Species The genus ''Lathrocordulia'' includes the following species: * '' Lathrocordulia garrisoni'' – Queensland swiftwing * '' Lathrocordulia metallica'' – Western swiftwing Taxonomy Recent taxonomic research could not assign the genus ''Lathrocordulia'' to any family and it was placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea. Prior to this, ''Lathrocordulia'' had been considered to be part of one of several families: Austrocorduliidae, Synthemistidae or Corduliidae. See also * List of Odonata species of Australia This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Australia. Common names of species are linked, beside their scientific names. The list is split into two groups: damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) and other dragonflies (infra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudocordulia
''Pseudocordulia'' is a small genus of dragonflies endemic to tropical north-eastern Australia. They are medium-sized, bronze-black dragonflies with clear wings. Taxonomy ''Pseudocordulia'' was formerly considered to be the only genus in the family Pseudocorduliidae. However, recent research and taxonomic updates have led to Pseudocorduliidae no longer being recognised as a family, and the genus ''Pseudocordulia'' is now placed ''incertae sedis'' within the superfamily Libelluloidea Libelluloidea is a superfamily of dragonflies. A 2013 phylogenetic analysis suggests that this superfamily contains four families: *Corduliidae Selys, 1850 *Libellulidae Leach, 1815 * Macromiidae Needham, 1903 *Synthemistidae Tillyard, 1911 R .... Species The genus ''Pseudocordulia'' includes the following two species: *'' Pseudocordulia circularis'' *'' Pseudocordulia elliptica'' References {{Taxonbar, from1=Q1961281, from2=Q29325350 Libelluloidea Anisoptera genera Odonata of Austral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |