Neurocordulia michaeli

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Neurocordulia michaeli
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exuvia
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N. michaeli
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Neurocordulia michaeli
Brunelle, 2000

Neurocordulia michaeli, the broad-tailed shadowdragon, is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is found in Canada and the United States. Its natural habitat is rivers.

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References

  1. Paulson, D.R.; Abbott, J.C. (2017). "Neurocordulia michaeli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T59750A65818431. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T59750A65818431.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.