Zephyrogomphus longipositor

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Rainforest hunter

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Zephyrogomphus
Species:
Z. longipositor
Binomial name
Zephyrogomphus longipositor
Watson, 1991[2]
Synonyms[3]
  • Odontogomphus longipositor Watson, 1991

Zephyrogomphus longipositor is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae,[3] known as the rainforest hunter.[4] It inhabits rainforest streams and pools in northeast Queensland, Australia.[5][6]

Zephyrogomphus longipositor is a medium-sized, dark brown dragonfly with brown and greenish yellow markings.[4]

Gallery

  • Female wings
    Female wings

See also

References

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  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14278385A59256753.en
    . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. doi:10.1071/IT9910289
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  3. ^ a b Watson, J. A. L. (2012). "Species Zephyrogomphus longipositor (Watson, 1991)". Australian Faunal Directory. 5. Australian Biological Resources Study: 289–441. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
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    ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6
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  5. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3
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  6. ISBN 0643051368
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