Hesperocordulia
# Hesperocordulia

Hesperocordulia is a genus of dragonflies in the family Austrocorduliidae, endemic to south-western Australia.

Hesperocordulia is a monotypic genus with only one species, Hesperocordulia berthoudi, known as the orange streamcruiser. Hesperocordulia berthoudi is a medium-sized, orange, red and black dragonfly with clear wings and very long legs. It inhabits streams, rivers and pools.

## Gallery

* Female Hesperocordulia berthoudi wings
* Male Hesperocordulia berthoudi wings

## Note about family

There are differing views as to the family that Hesperocordulia belongs to:

* It is considered to be part of the family Austrocorduliidae at the Australian Faunal Directory
* It is considered to be part of the family Synthemistidae in the World Odonata List at the Slater Museum of Natural History
* It is considered to be part of the family Corduliidae at Wikispecies
* In 2006 it was considered to be part of the family Oxygastridae in The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia
