Somatochlora elongata

(Somatochlora elongata)

Description

Somatochlora elongata, known generally as the "ski-tipped emerald" or "ski-tailed emerald", is a species of emeralds in the family Corduliidae. It is found in North America. The IUCN conservation status of Somatochlora elongata is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Corduliidae
Genus:Somatochlora
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