Somatochlora tenebrosa

(Say, 1840)

Clamp-tipped Emerald

Somatochlora tenebrosa, the clamp-tipped emerald, is a of emerald in the Corduliidae. It is found in North America. The IUCN conservation status is "" (least concern), with a stable . The species was reviewed in 2017.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Somatochlora tenebrosa: /səˌmætəˈklɔrə ˌtɛnəˈbroʊsə/

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Identification

The "clamp-tipped emerald" refers to distinctive terminal appendages. As a member of the Somatochlora, it shares the metallic green coloration typical of emerald dragonflies. Specific diagnostic features separating it from are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

North America. Records include Vermont, United States.

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IUCN Status

Least Concern () as of 2017 review, with stable trend.

Nomenclature

Originally described as Cordulia tenebrica by Say. Authority sometimes cited as (Say, 1839) in some databases.

Observations

iNaturalist records 1,297 observations of this .

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