description Yellow-spotted Emerald Overview
The Yellow-spotted Emerald is the common name for Somatochlora flavomaculata, a dragonfly in the emerald family Corduliidae. It has the metallic green appearance associated with emerald dragonflies and distinctive yellow markings on the abdomen and thorax. The species is associated with marshes, wet meadows, boggy margins, and other wet habitats across parts of Europe and western Asia, where adults patrol and hunt small flying insects.
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What is the scientific name of the Yellow-spotted Emerald?
The Yellow-spotted Emerald is Somatochlora flavomaculata. It is a dragonfly in the emerald family Corduliidae.
Why is the Yellow-spotted Emerald called yellow-spotted?
The name refers to its distinctive yellow markings on the abdomen and thorax. Those markings contrast with the metallic green appearance typical of emerald dragonflies.
What family does the Yellow-spotted Emerald belong to?
It belongs to the family Corduliidae. Members of this group are commonly known as emerald dragonflies because of their metallic coloring.
What does the Yellow-spotted Emerald look like?
It has a metallic green body with yellow markings on the abdomen and thorax. Those features help distinguish Somatochlora flavomaculata from other emerald dragonflies.
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