Macrodiplax cora

Macrodiplax cora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Macrodiplax
Species: M. cora
Binomial name
Macrodiplax cora
(Kaup in Brauer, 1867)
Synonyms
  • Diplax cora Kaup in Brauer, 1867
  • Libellula lycoris Selys, 1872
  • Urothemis nigrilabris Selys, 1878
  • Urothemis vittata Kirby, 1893

Macrodiplax cora, the coastal glider, also known as wandering pennant, and Cora’s pennant, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It occurs widely spread throughout Asia and Australasia.

Description

The adult male M. cora is a medium sized dragonfly (length 45mm, wingspan 75mm) with a red abdomen, dorsally marked with black patches on each segment. The female abdomen is less brightly colored. The synthorax is a brownish color and may be hirsute. The wings are clear except for a yellowish patch at the base of the hind wing.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species undertakes migration and may be nomadic, and is thus widespread in tropical Asia and Australasia. It occurs in south Asia, Australia and a variety of Indian and Pacific Oceans Islands. It prefers coastal lagoons, estuaries and swamps, as it is somewhat salt-tolerant.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Sharma, G. (2013). "Macrodiplax cora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 2013: e.T167478A17531208. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T167478A17531208.en.
  2. Theischinger, G; Hawking, J (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood Vic.: CSIRO Publishing. p. 254. ISBN 978 0 64309 073 6.

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