556 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Emerald
Somatochlora arctica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Corduliidae ›Genus: Somatochlora
About
The northern emerald (Somatochlora arctica) is a middle-sized species of dragonfly. The male can be recognised by its pincer-like appendages and its narrow-waisted body. The female has distinctive orange-yellow spots on (only) the third segment of the abdomen. This species lives in bogs and lays its eggs in very small water-filled depressions. It hunts between trees and avoids open spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Emerald is Somatochlora arctica.
- Northern Emerald belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Emerald belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Northern Emerald belongs to the class Insecta.
- Northern Emerald belongs to the order Odonata.
- Northern Emerald belongs to the family Corduliidae.
- Northern Emerald belongs to the genus Somatochlora.