Somatochlora sahlbergi

(Somatochlora sahlbergi)

Description

The treeline emerald (Somatochlora sahlbergi) is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is found in Canada, Finland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States. Its natural habitats are tundra wetlands and Alpine wetlands.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Odonata

Family:Corduliidae

Genus:Somatochlora

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