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Tau Emerald

Hemicordulia tau

About

A metallic emerald-green dragonfly with bright green eyes and a distinctive T-shaped yellow marking on the abdomen. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Australia. Males patrol relentlessly.

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Did You Know?

The yellow tau-shaped mark on its abdomen gives it both its scientific and common name.