Synthemistidae
Introduction The '''Synthemistidae''' are the family of dragonflies commonly known as '''tigertails''', or sometimes called '''southern emeralds'''. This family is sometimes treated as a subfamily of Corduliidae. This is an ancient dragonfly family, with some species occurring in Australia and New Guinea. Most species are small in size and have narrow abdomens. Their nymphs are bottom dwellers, and resist droughts by burying themselves very deeply. Synthemistid dragonflies frequently prefer marshy areas, as well as fast-flowing streams. The family Synthemistidae is sometimes called '''Synthemidae'''.
Genera The family Synthemistidae includes the following genera:* ''Apocordulia'' * ''Archaeophya'' * ''Archaeosynthemis'' * ''Austrocordulia'' * ''Austrophya'' * ''Austrosynthemis'' * ''Choristhemis'' * ''Cordulephya'' * ''Eusynthemis'' * ''Gomphomacromia'' * ''Hesperocordulia'' * ''Idionyx'' * ''Idomacromia'' * ''Lathrocordulia'' * ''Lauromacromia'' * ''Macromidia'' * ''Micromidia'' * ''Neocordulia'' * ''Neophya'' * ''Nesocordulia'' * ''Oxygastra'' * ''Pseudocordulia'' * ''Syncordulia'' * ''Parasynthemis'' * ''Synthemiopsis'' * ''Synthemis'' * ''Tonyosynthemis''
See also *List of dragonflies (Synthemistidae)*List of Odonata species of Australia
References * Synthemidae - What is a(n) Synthemidae - Encyclopedia.com
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