About Procordulia jacksoniensis (Rambur, 1842)
Procordulia jacksoniensis (Rambur, 1842), currently classified as Hemicordulia jacksoniensis, is commonly known as the eastern swamp emerald, a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. This small to medium-sized dragonfly is black with orange-yellow markings, and has a thick, flattened tail. It inhabits rivers, pools, and lakes in eastern Australia; its range extends from Brisbane through New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, and also includes the area around Adelaide in South Australia. Until 2025, this species was placed in the genus Procordulia. The IUCN Red List assessment for this species was published under this former genus name. Following research published in 2025, all species originally classified in the genus Procordulia were transferred to the genus Hemicordulia.
