Antipodogomphus acolythus

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Southern dragon

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Antipodogomphus
Species:
A. acolythus
Binomial name
Antipodogomphus acolythus
(Martin, 1901)[2]

Antipodogomphus acolythus is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] commonly known as the southern dragon.[4] It inhabits streams, rivers and pools in eastern Australia.[5][6]

Antipodogomphus acolythus is a small to medium-sized black and yellow dragonfly with a long tail.[6]

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  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

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