Miathyria
Sign in to saveMiathyria is a Neotropical genus of dragonflies. They are commonly known as Hyacinth Gliders. One species, M. marcella, occurs in North America. They are associated with floating plants, especially Water Hyacinth or Water Lettuce.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderOdonata
- FamilyLibellulidae
Observations recorded4,068
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 4
- Family
- Libellulidae
- Collections
- PSUC, INHS
- Recorded in
- United States, Brazil
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- Libellulidae
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- Miathyria marcella.jpg
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Miathyria is a Neotropical genus of dragonflies. They are commonly known as Hyacinth Gliders. One species, M. marcella, occurs in North America. They are associated with floating plants, especially Water Hyacinth or Water Lettuce.
The genus contains only two species: Miathyria marcella - Hyacinth Glider Miathyria simplex - Dwarf Glider
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