| Macromia illinoiensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Macromiidae |
| Genus: | Macromia |
| Species: | M. illinoiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Macromia illinoiensis (Walsh, 1862) | |
Macromia illinoiensis, also known as the swift river cruiser [1] or the Illinois river cruiser, [2] is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. [3] It was described by Walsh in 1862.
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Macromia flinti is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Macromia is a genus of large dragonflies in the family Macromiidae. They are commonly known as river cruisers from their habit of cruising long distances along river banks. Most species of Macromia occur in the tropical Australasian region, with one species being found in Europe , and a few species occurring in North America.
Macromia margarita, the mountain river cruiser, is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is rivers.
Macromia splendens is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is found in France, Portugal, and Spain. Its natural habitats are rivers and water storage areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Macromia urania is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae found in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is rivers, where it is threatened by habitat loss.
Macromia taeniolata, the royal river cruiser is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is a long, slender insect with bright green eyes and a dark brown body with yellow stripes. The sexes are alike. It is found along large streams and rivers.
Macromia zeylanica is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.
The Coorg torrent hawk, Macromia ellisoni, is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is a rare and endemic dragonfly and found only in Western Ghats in South India.
Macromia flavicincta is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is an endemic dragonfly in India.
Macromia tillyardi is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae, known as the Australian cruiser. It is a large, black to metallic green dragonfly with bright yellow markings on its abdomen, clear wings and long legs. It is found in northern Australia, where it inhabits streams and pools.
Macromia alleghaniensis, the Allegheny river cruiser, is a species of cruiser in the dragonfly family Macromiidae. It is found in North America.
Macromia annulata, the bronzed river cruiser, is a species of cruiser in the family of dragonflies known as Macromiidae.
Macromia magnifica, the western river cruiser, is a species of cruiser in the dragonfly family Macromiidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Macromia pacifica, the gilded river cruiser, is a species of cruiser in the dragonfly family Macromiidae. It is found in North America.
Macromia annaimallaiensis is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is an endemic dragonfly and found only in Western Ghats in South India, south of Palakkad Gap.
Macromia cingulata is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is an endemic dragonfly and found only in Western Ghats in India. It breeds in rivers.
Macromia indica is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is an endemic dragonfly and found only in Western Ghats in India.
Macromia irata is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is endemic to Western Ghats in India.
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