Camacinia is a small genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. Species of Camacinia are found from South-east Asia to the Solomon Islands, Australia and New Guinea. There are three species.
Etymology The genus name Camacinia is possibly derived from the Greek καμάκινος (kamakinos, "made of reed", "cane", or similar), referring to the shape of the abdomen.
Species Species of Camacinia include: Male Female Scientific name Common name Distribution Camacinia gigantea Giant Forest Skimmer India, Bangladesh, Bhutan Camacinia harterti Sikkim, India and northern Vietnam Camacinia othello black knight Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia.
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