Metaphya tillyardi
(Metaphya tillyardi)
Description
Metaphya tillyardi is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae, known as an offshore emerald. It has been found on Bramble Cay, near the Papuan coast; its habitats are unknown. Metaphya tillyardi is a slim and short-bodied, metallic dragonfly with strong markings.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Corduliidae
Genus:Metaphya
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