Biology:Austroepigomphus gordoni

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Short description: Species of dragonfly

Western red hunter
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Missing taxonomy template (fix): Austroepigomphus
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Template:Taxonomy/AustroepigomphusA. gordoni
Binomial name
Template:Taxonomy/AustroepigomphusAustroepigomphus gordoni
Watson, 1962[2]

Austroepigomphus gordoni, also known as Austroepigomphus (Xerogomphus) gordoni, and up until recently Austrogomphus gordoni, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] commonly known as the western red hunter.[4] It inhabits streams and pools in Western Australia.[5][6]

Austroepigomphus gordoni is a small, black and yellow dragonfly with a red tip to its tail.[4]

  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

See also

  • List of Odonata species of Australia

References

  1. ↑ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austroepigomphus gordoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14276167A59256658.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/14276167/59256658. 
  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 [13]. 
  3. ↑ "Species Austroepigomphus (Xerogomphus) gordoni Watson, 1962". Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Austroepigomphus_(Xerogomphus)_gordoni. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 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. pp. 278. ISBN 0-643-05136-8. 

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