Tau emerald

Hemicordulia tau

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The tau emerald is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs

Size

Can grow to around 50mm

Habitat

They often cruise up and down dams and other small water bodies as well as over creeks and rivers. They rarely rest spending most of their time in the air flying

Distribution

Across most of Australia including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Tau emerald
Scientific name: Hemicordulia tau (Selys, 1871)
Family: Corduliidae
Category: Bug Life › Dragonflies & Damselflies
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

T-Mark Emerald

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