Cordulephya pygmaea is a species of dragonfly in the family Austrocorduliidae, and is commonly known as the common shutwing. It is endemic to eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams.
It is small to tiny in size, black or purplish-black with yellowish markings. Unusually for Anisoptera, it rests with its wings folded above its body in a similar manner to many damselflies.
Etymology The genus name Cordulephya combines Cordulia, a genus name derived from the Greek κορδύλη (kordylē, "club" or "cudgel"), with Greek φυή (phyē, "form", "stature" or "growth"), thus meaning "having the form of Cordulia".
The species name pygmaea is derived from the Greek πυγμαῖος (pygmaios, "pygmy" or "dwarf"), referring to its small size.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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