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Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Erythemis

About

Erythemis simplicicollis, the eastern pondhawk, also known as the common pondhawk, is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, native to the eastern two-thirds of the United States and southern Ontario and Quebec, Canada. It is a dragonfly of ponds and still waters. The species is distinguished in that the female is bright green with a banded abdomen and the mature male has a blue abdomen with a green face and green and blue thorax.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Pondhawk?
The scientific name of Eastern Pondhawk is Erythemis simplicicollis.
What kingdom does Eastern Pondhawk belong to?
Eastern Pondhawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Pondhawk belong to?
Eastern Pondhawk belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Eastern Pondhawk belong to?
Eastern Pondhawk belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Eastern Pondhawk belong to?
Eastern Pondhawk belongs to the order Odonata.
What family does Eastern Pondhawk belong to?
Eastern Pondhawk belongs to the family Libellulidae.
What genus does Eastern Pondhawk belong to?
Eastern Pondhawk belongs to the genus Erythemis.