description Orange-spotted Emerald Overview
The Orange-spotted Emerald is a European dragonfly species, Oxygastra curtisii, in the family Corduliidae. Adults have a metallic green body and yellow to orange markings along the abdomen, with females generally showing a broader abdomen than males. It is associated with slow-flowing rivers and streams, especially where wooded banks provide shade and mature trees supply habitat for emerging adults. Its range is concentrated in parts of western and southern Europe.
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What is the scientific name of the Orange-spotted Emerald?
The Orange-spotted Emerald is Oxygastra curtisii. It belongs to the dragonfly family Corduliidae.
What does the Orange-spotted Emerald look like?
Adults have a metallic green body with yellow to orange markings along the abdomen. Females generally have a broader abdomen than males.
Where does the Orange-spotted Emerald live?
The species is associated with slow-flowing freshwater habitats. Its habitat is linked to rivers and other waterways with suitable calm sections.
Is the Orange-spotted Emerald a dragonfly or a damselfly?
It is a dragonfly, not a damselfly. Oxygastra curtisii is classified in the family Corduliidae.
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