Key Identification Features
- Females resemble males, but have a distinctly cylindrical abdomen.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Macromiidae
Macromiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Odonata, class Insecta. The family contains 15 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Macromiidae Species
Phyllomacromia picta (Hagen, 1871)
Phyllomacromia picta (Hagen, 1871)
Phyllomacromia picta is a Macromiidae dragonfly found across multiple African co…
Macromia taeniolata Rambur, 1842
Macromia taeniolata Rambur, 1842
Macromia taeniolata, the royal river cruiser, is a striped Macromiidae dragonfly…
Macromia alleghaniensis Williamson, 1909
Macromia alleghaniensis Williamson, 1909
Macromia alleghaniensis is a North American dragonfly often confused with Macrom…
Didymops transversa (Say, 1840)
Didymops transversa (Say, 1840)
Didymops transversa, the stream cruiser, is a stable North American emerald drag…
Phyllomacromia contumax Selys, 1879
Phyllomacromia contumax Selys, 1879
Phyllomacromia contumax, the two-banded cruiser, is a Macromiidae dragonfly nati…
Didymops floridensis Davis, 1921
Didymops floridensis Davis, 1921
Didymops floridensis (Florida cruiser) is a least-concern dragonfly species foun…
Epophthalmia vittata Burmeister, 1839
Epophthalmia vittata Burmeister, 1839
Epophthalmia vittata Burmeister, 1839 is a moderately sized dragonfly that breed…
Macromia magnifica Selys, 1874
Macromia magnifica Selys, 1874
The western river cruiser (Macromia magnifica) is a stable, least-concern dragon…
Macromia pacifica Hagen, 1861
Macromia pacifica Hagen, 1861
Macromia pacifica, the gilded river cruiser, is a North American dragonfly asses…
Macromia illinoiensis Walsh, 1862
Macromia illinoiensis Walsh, 1862
Macromia illinoiensis is a dragonfly species in the family Macromiidae, describe…
Macromia splendens (Pictet, 1843)
Macromia splendens (Pictet, 1843)
Macromia splendens is a threatened Macromiidae dragonfly found in southwestern E…
Macromia annulata Hagen, 1861
Macromia annulata Hagen, 1861
The bronzed river cruiser Macromia annulata is a stable dragonfly species native…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Macromiidae?
Macromiidae animals belong to the Odonata order in the Animalia kingdom. Females resemble males, but have a distinctly cylindrical abdomen. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Macromiidae?
Macromiidae is classified in the order Odonata, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 15 accepted species worldwide.
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