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Ocellated Emerald

Somatochlora minor

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (動物)

Arthropoda (節足動物)

Insecta (昆虫)

Odonata (蜻蛉目)

Species

Somatochlora minor (Ocellated Emerald)

Names in Other Languages

French Cordulie Mineure

Similar Species in Somatochlora

Somatochlora meridionalis

Forcipate Emerald

Somatochlora forcipata

Brilliant Emerald

Somatochlora metallica

Northern Emerald

Somatochlora arctica

Incurvate Emerald

Somatochlora incurvata

Somatochlora cingulata

Treeline Emerald

Somatochlora sahlbergi

Near Threatened

Somatochlora alpestris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ocellated Emerald?

The scientific name of Ocellated Emerald is Somatochlora minor. It belongs to the genus Somatochlora.

What is the conservation status of Ocellated Emerald?

Ocellated Emerald (Somatochlora minor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ocellated Emerald live?

Ocellated Emerald is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Ocellated Emerald belong to?

Ocellated Emerald (Somatochlora minor) belongs to the genus Somatochlora, which is part of the taxonomic family Corduliidae.

Is Ocellated Emerald endangered?

No, Ocellated Emerald (Somatochlora minor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ocellated Emerald belong to?

Ocellated Emerald (Somatochlora minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Ocellated Emerald?

The closest relatives of Ocellated Emerald in the genus Somatochlora include Alpine Emerald, Balkan Emerald, Forcipate Emerald, Brilliant Emerald, Northern Emerald.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Somatochlora — 20 Species

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Somatochlora alpestris

Somatochlora meridionalis

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Ocellated Emerald

Somatochlora minor

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Forcipate Emerald

Somatochlora forcipata

Brilliant Emerald

Somatochlora metallica

Northern Emerald

Somatochlora arctica

Incurvate Emerald

Somatochlora incurvata

Somatochlora cingulata

Treeline Emerald

Somatochlora sahlbergi

Somatochlora albicincta

Whitehouse's Emerald

Somatochlora whitehousei

Somatochlora septentrionalis

Somatochlora hineana

Hudsonian Emerald

Somatochlora hudsonica

Brush-tipped Emerald

Somatochlora walshii

Somatochlora brevicincta

Williamson's Emerald

Somatochlora williamsoni

Yellow-spotted Emerald

Somatochlora flavomaculata

Kennedy's Emerald

Somatochlora kennedyi

Ski-tipped Emerald

Somatochlora elongata

Data verified 3月 2026

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