Macrodiplax is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. It is found across the tropics and subtropics; however, it is not found in Africa.
Etymology The genus name Macrodiplax combines the Greek μακρός (makros, "large" or "long") with Diplax, a genus name derived from the Greek δίς (dis, "twice") and πλάξ (plax, "flat and broad"). The name probably refers to the large size of members of the genus.
Species The genus Macrodiplax includes only two species: Male Female Scientific name Common name Distribution Macrodiplax balteata Marl Pennant southern United States, the Caribbean and South America Macrodiplax cora Cora's Pennant, Wandering Pennant Tropical Asia and Australasia
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