Dromogomphus
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| Black-shouldered Spinyleg | |
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| Genus: | Dromogomphus Selys, 1854
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Dromogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae. They are commonly known as Spinylegs from the spines on their legs that help in the capture of prey.[1]
Species[]
- Dromogomphus armatus Selys, 1854 – Southeastern Spinyleg
- Dromogomphus spinosus Selys, 1854 – Black-shouldered Spinyleg
- Dromogomphus spoliatus (Hagen in Selys, 1858) – Flag-tailed Spinyleg
References[]
- ^ Mead, Kurt. (2009) Dragonflies of the North Woods. Duluth, MN:Kollath+Stensaas.
- ^ Dromogomphus, Encyclopedia of Life
- ^ Dromogomphus, ITIS
Categories:
- Gomphidae
- Anisoptera genera
- Taxa named by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps
- Gomphidae stubs