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Erpetogomphus lampropeltis
Serpent Ringtail
Erpetogomphus lampropeltis, commonly known as the Serpent Ringtail, is a dragonfly species in the family Gomphidae (clubtails). It is distinguished by a turquoise thorax and is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species prefers riverine habitats where adults perch on mid-stream objects or overhanging vegetation. Like other clubtails, it has eyes that are widely separated rather than touching at the top of the head.
Zammara smaragdula
Sparse Emerald Cicada
Zammara smaragdula is a strikingly colored cicada species in the family Cicadidae, known for its vivid turquoise or emerald green coloration. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1858 and belongs to the genus Zammara, which contains several brightly colored Neotropical cicadas. It has been documented from multiple Central American countries including Panama and parts of South America. The species has gained attention in recent cicada literature due to its distinctive appearance among North American cicada fauna.