Williamsonia (dragonfly)
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Williamsonia is a genus
of small dragonflies
in the family Corduliidae
. They are commonly known as Boghaunters. Unlike other genera of Emerald dragonflies, they have dark eyes and non-metallic bodies.
The genus consists of only two species:
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of small dragonflies
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is a winged insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera . It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body...
in the family Corduliidae
Corduliidae
The insect family Corduliidae contains the emerald dragonflies or green-eyed skimmers. These dragonflies are usually black or dark brown with areas of metallic green or yellow, and most of them have large, emerald-green eyes...
. They are commonly known as Boghaunters. Unlike other genera of Emerald dragonflies, they have dark eyes and non-metallic bodies.
The genus consists of only two species:
- Williamsonia fletcheriWilliamsonia fletcheriThe Ebony Boghaunter or Fletcher's Dragonfly is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is found in Canada and the United States. Its natural habitat is swamps and bogs....
– Ebony Boghaunter - Williamsonia lintneriWilliamsonia lintneriThe Ringed Boghaunter is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is swamps and bogs.-References:...
– Ringed Boghaunter