Neurocordulia

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Neurocordulia (shadowdragons)

Classification: Animalia; Arthropoda; Insecta; Odonata; Corduliidae

Neurocordulia is a genus of dragonflies in the Corduliidae family. They are commonly known as shadowdragons. These dragonflies are medium-sized, about 40–55 mm long, with light brown bodies and orange or yellowish markings. They are found in the eastern United States and Canada, where they live near clean forest streams and lakes. The genus includes several species.