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Austroepigomphus gordoni

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Species of dragonfly

Western red hunter
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Austroepigomphus
Species: A. gordoni
Binomial name
Austroepigomphus gordoni
Watson, 1962

Austroepigomphus gordoni, also known as Austroepigomphus (Xerogomphus) gordoni, and up until recently Austrogomphus gordoni, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the western red hunter. It inhabits streams and pools in Western Australia.

Austroepigomphus gordoni is a small, black and yellow dragonfly with a red tip to its tail.

Gallery

  • Female wings Female wings
  • Male wings Male wings

See also

References

  1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austroepigomphus gordoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T14276167A59256658. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14276167A59256658.en.
  2. Watson, J.A.L. (1962). The Dragonflies (Odonata) of South-Western Australia. A guide to the identification, ecology, distribution and affinities of larvae and adults. Handbook No. 7. Perth: Western Australian Naturalists' Club. pp. 72 .
  3. "Species Austroepigomphus (Xerogomphus) gordoni Watson, 1962". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  4. ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 180. 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. 201. 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.
Taxon identifiers
Austroepigomphus gordoni
Austrogomphus gordoni
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