Macrodiplax cora
| Macrodiplax cora | |
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| 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) | |
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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 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.
- ↑ 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.