Dorocordulia
Needham, 1901
little emeralds, little barlasses, Lesser Emerald Dragonflies
Species Guides
2- Dorocordulia lepida(petite emerald)
- Dorocordulia libera(Racket-tailed Emerald)
Dorocordulia is a of in the Corduliidae, commonly known as little emeralds or little barlasses. These dragonflies are found in North America. The genus was established by Needham in 1901.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dorocordulia: /ˌdɔroʊkɔrˈduːliə/
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Identification
Members of Dorocordulia can be distinguished from other Corduliidae by their relatively small size compared to the larger emerald dragonflies in the Cordulia. They typically exhibit metallic green coloration characteristic of the .
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records include the United States, with specific records from Vermont.
Similar Taxa
- CorduliaCordulia are larger emerald dragonflies in the same , while Dorocordulia species are notably smaller, hence the 'little emeralds'
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Taxonomic history
The Dorocordulia was established by James George Needham in 1901, separating these smaller emerald dragonflies from the larger Cordulia .