Hesperocordulia

Hesperocordulia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Austrocorduliidae,
endemic to south-western Australia. It is monotypic, containing a single species, Hesperocordulia berthoudi.
Hesperocordulia berthoudi, known as the orange streamcruiser, is a medium-sized orange, red and black dragonfly with clear wings and very long legs.
It inhabits streams, rivers and pools, and its conservation status is assessed as Near Threatened.

Taxonomy

Hesperocordulia was described by Robin Tillyard in 1911 as part of the corduliid group.
It has subsequently been assigned to several different families in historical classifications.
Phylogenetic studies have since clarified its relationships, and it is now placed in the family Austrocorduliidae.