Libelluloidea
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Libelluloidea is the most species-rich superfamily of dragonflies, comprising 13 families. The superfamily includes the skimmers, cruisers, emeralds and their relatives, and represents one of the most diverse evolutionary radiations within modern dragonflies. Recent phylogenetic studies using morphological and molecular data have substantially revised the classification of the group, including the recognition and restoration of several families.
Libelluloidea is the most species-rich superfamily of dragonflies, comprising 13 families. The superfamily includes the skimmers, cruisers, emeralds and their relatives, and represents one of the most diverse evolutionary radiations within modern dragonflies. Recent phylogenetic studies using morphological and molecular data have substantially revised the classification of the group, including the recognition and restoration of several families. †Palaeomacromiidae Petrulevičius, Nel & Muzón, 1999 (=Bolcathemidae Gentilini, 2002 ) †Valdicorduliidae Bechly, 1996 †Urolibellulidae Zeiri, Nel & Garrouste, 2015 The oldest known member of Libelluloidea is Araripelibellula brittanica from the Berriasian of England. Libelluloidea and Cordulegastroidea together form a major evolutionary lineage of dragonflies. ==References==
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