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Austrogomphus australis

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Inland hunter
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Austrogomphus
Subgenus: Austrogomphus
Species:
A. australis
Binomial name
Austrogomphus australis
Dale, 1854[2]

Austrogomphus australis, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) australis, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] commonly known as the inland hunter.[4] It is widespread and common, inhabiting rivers and pools in inland eastern Australia.[5][6]

Austrogomphus australis is a tiny to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.[4]

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  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austrogomphus australis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T14277201A59256678. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14277201A59256678.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1854). "Synopsis des Gomphines". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique (in French). 21 (7): 23–112 [65] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ^ "Species Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) australis Dale, 1854". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  4. ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 170. 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. 202. 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.