Somatochlora calverti

(Somatochlora calverti)

Description

Somatochlora calverti is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitats are rivers and swamps. They are commonly called Andre Flies by local inhabitants where the insect is common.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Odonata

Family:Corduliidae

Genus:Somatochlora

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