Tauriphila
Kirby, 1889
Pasture Gliders
Species Guides
3- Tauriphila argo(Arch-tipped Glider)
- Tauriphila australis(Garnet Glider)
- Tauriphila azteca(Aztec Glider)
Tauriphila is a of in the Libellulidae, commonly known as Pasture Gliders. The genus is primarily neotropical in distribution, with most found in Central and South America. Two species, the Garnet Glider and Aztec Glider, extend their range into the southern United States. The genus was established by Kirby in 1889.
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Distribution
Neotropical region, with primary distribution in Central and South America. Two reach the southern United States.
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Species diversity
The contains multiple , including Tauriphila australis (Garnet Glider) and Tauriphila azteca (Aztec Glider), which are the two species documented in the southern USA.
Taxonomic history
Established by William Forsell Kirby in 1889, the has been consistently classified within Libellulidae.