| Status | VU |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Taxon | Cordulephya bidens |
| Authority | Sjöstedt, 1917[1] |
Cordulephya bidens is a species of dragonfly in the family Austrocorduliidae,[2][3] commonly known as the tropical shutwing.[4] It inhabits rainforest streams in northern Queensland, Australia.[5][6]
Cordulephya bidens is a small to tiny, black or purplish-black dragonfly with yellowish markings. It rests with its wings folded above its body, similar to a damselfly.[4]
Etymology
The genus name Cordulephya combines Cordulia, a genus name derived from the Greek κορδύλη (kordylē, "club" or "cudgel"), with Greek φυή (phyē, "form", "stature" or "growth"), thus meaning "having the form of Cordulia".[7]
The species name bidens is Latin for "two-toothed" or "with two teeth", likely referring to the teeth on the male appendages.[1][7]
See also
References
- ^ Sjöstedt, Yngve (1917). "Results of Dr E. Mjöberg's Swedish scientific expeditions to Australia 1910–1913. 16. Odonaten." (in German). Arkiv för Zoologi. 11 (11): 1–44 [7]. – via Biodiversity Heritage Library
- ^ "Species Cordulephya bidens Sjöstedt, 1917". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
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- ^ Theischinger, Günther & Hawking, John (2021). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. 2nd ed. Melbourne, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 406. ISBN 978-1-4863-1374-7.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther & Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 209. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0-643-05136-8.
- ^ Endersby, Ian & Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625.