Austrogomphus prasinus

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Lemon-tipped hunter
Lemon-tipped hunter DSCN1853.jpg
Cairns, Queensland

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Austrogomphus
Subgenus:
Species:
A. prasinus
Binomial name
Austrogomphus prasinus
Austrogomphus prasinus distribution map.svg

Austrogomphus prasinus, also known as Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) prasinus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] commonly known as the lemon-tipped hunter.[4] It inhabits streams and rivers in northern Queensland, Australia.[5][6]

Austrogomphus prasinus is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.[4]

Gallery[]

  • Male, Cairns

  • Male, Cairns

  • Male, side on

  • Female wings

  • Male wings

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References[]

  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austrogomphus prasinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T14277483A59256718. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14277483A59256718.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Tillyard, R.J. (1906). "Descriptions of three new species of Austrogomphus (Neuroptera: Odonata)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 30: 547–554 [552]. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.12916 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ^ "Species Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) prasinus Tillyard, 1906". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  4. ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 174. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 204. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
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