Helocordulia selysii (Hagen, 1878) is a animal in the Corduliidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Helocordulia selysii (Hagen, 1878)

Helocordulia selysii (Hagen, 1878)

Selys' sundragon (Helocordulia selysii) is a stable North American emerald dragonfly rated least concern by IUCN.

Family
Genus
Helocordulia
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Helocordulia selysii (Hagen, 1878)

Helocordulia selysii, commonly known as Selys' sundragon, is a species of emerald dragonfly belonging to the family Corduliidae. This species is found in North America. Its IUCN conservation status is listed as "LC", which stands for least concern, meaning there is no immediate threat to the survival of the species. The population of Helocordulia selysii is currently stable. This IUCN conservation status for the species was most recently reviewed in 2017.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Corduliidae Helocordulia

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