Tauriphila azteca
Calvert, 1906
Aztec Glider
Tauriphila azteca, commonly known as the Aztec Glider, is a of skimmer in the Libellulidae. The species was first described by Calvert in 1906 and is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the Tauriphila, it belongs to a group of dragonflies commonly referred to as gliders.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tauriphila azteca: //taʊˈrɪfɪlə æzˈtiːkə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic Notes
The name Tauriphila derives from Greek roots, with 'taurus' meaning bull and 'phila' meaning loving, though the specific etymology for this is not documented in the provided sources.
iNaturalist Observations
As of the data provided, there are 56 observations of Tauriphila azteca recorded on iNaturalist.