Hemicordulia affinis

Hemicordulia affinis, commonly known as the western swamp emerald,^[3] is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae.^[4] It inhabits rivers, pools and lakes in south-western Australia.^[5]

Western swamp emerald
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Corduliidae
Genus:	Hemicordulia
Species:	H. affinis
Binomial name
Hemicordulia affinis (Selys, 1871)[2]
Synonyms
Cordulia affinis Selys, 1871

Hemicordulia affinis is a small to medium-sized black and orange-yellow dragonfly with a thick, flattened tail.^[6]

Until 2025, Hemicordulia affinis was placed in the genus Procordulia.^[7] The IUCN Red List assessment for the species was published under this former name.^[1] Following research published in 2025, all species of Procordulia were transferred to Hemicordulia.^[8]

Gallery

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  Female wings
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  Male wings
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  Western swamp emerald on grass blade

See also

• List of dragonflies of Australia