The Eastern Swamp Emerald Dragonfly (Procordulia jacksoniensis) is an Australian dragonfly found in eastern and southern Australia. It is in the Corduliidae family – emerald skimmers.

The Eastern Swamp Emerald Dragonfly is a small to medium-sized black and orange-yellow dragonfly with a thick, flattened tail.

Eastern Swamp Emerald Dragonfly

It prefers to live in rivers, pools, and lakes.

Eastern Swamp Emerald Dragonfly

Photographer: Martina Nicolls

Martina Nicolls: SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM