Hemicordulia flava is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae, known as the desert emerald. It inhabits still pools in Central Australia. Hemicordulia flava is a small to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded. Gallery See also List of dragonflies of Australia References Corduliidae Odonata of Australia Insects of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by Günther Theischinger Taxa named by J.A.L. (Tony) Watson Insects described in 1991