Lathrocordulia
Lathrocordulia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Austrocorduliidae,
endemic to Australia. Species of Lathrocordulia are medium-sized, bronze to black dragonflies without pale markings.
Species
The genus Lathrocordulia includes the following species:Lathrocordulia garrisoni – Queensland swiftwingLathrocordulia metallica – Western swiftwingTaxonomy
Lathrocordulia was described by Robin Tillyard in 1911.Its family placement has varied in historical classifications, including assignments to Corduliidae and Synthemistidae.
It was also treated as incertae sedis within the superfamily Libelluloidea.
More recent classifications now place it in the family Austrocorduliidae.