Zephyrogomphus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
Family: | Gomphidae |
Genus: | Zephyrogomphus Watson, 1991 [1] |
Zephyrogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae. [2] The species are medium-sized and dark brown with dull markings. [3] They are commonly known as hunters. The two species of Zephyrogomphus are found on opposite sides of the Australian continent - in south-western Australia and north-eastern Queensland.
The genus Zephyrogomphus includes two species: [4]
The Gomphidae are a family of dragonflies commonly referred to as clubtails or club-tailed dragonflies. The family contains about 90 genera and 900 species found across North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. The name refers to the club-like widening of the end of the abdomen. However, this club is usually less pronounced in females and is entirely absent in some species.
Hemigomphus atratus is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, known as the black vicetail. It is endemic to north-eastern Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits rainforest streams.
Austrogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, endemic to Australia. Species of Austrogomphus are tiny to medium-sized dragonflies, black in colour with yellowish markings. They are commonly known as hunters.
Austrogomphus divaricatus, also known as Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) divaricatus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the fork hunter. It inhabits streams and rivers in northern Queensland, Australia.
Austrogomphus angelorum, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) angelorum, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the Murray River hunter. It inhabits slow-flowing parts of the Murray River in South Australia and on the border of New South Wales and Victoria.
Austrogomphus cornutus, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) cornutus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the unicorn hunter. It inhabits streams and rivers in eastern Australia.
Austrogomphus mjobergi, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) mjobergi, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the pimple-headed hunter. It inhabits rivers and pools across northern Australia.
Austrogomphus pusillus, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) pusillus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the tiny hunter. It is only known from one location, inhabiting a river in the Kimberley region, Western Australia.
Zephyrogomphus longipositor is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae, known as the rainforest hunter. It inhabits rainforest streams and pools in northeast Queensland, Australia.
Austrogomphus gordoni, also known as Austrogomphus (Xerogomphus) 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.
Antipodogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, endemic to Australia. The species are small to medium-sized with black with yellow markings. They are commonly known as dragons.
Antipodogomphus dentosus is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the Top End dragon. It is endemic to Northern Territory, Australia, where it has been found in rivers.
Antipodogomphus edentulus is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the Cape York dragon. It is endemic to Cape York, Queensland, Australia, where it has been found in rivers.
Armagomphus is a monotypic genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, endemic to south-western Australia. The single known species is small in size with black and yellow markings.
Hemigomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, endemic to Australia. The species are small with black and yellow markings. They are commonly known as vicetails.
Hemigomphus cooloola is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae, known as the Wallum vicetail. It is a small, black and yellow dragonfly, endemic to south-eastern Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits sandy, slow streams and lakes.
Hemigomphus magela is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, known as the Kakadu vicetail. It is a small, black and yellow dragonfly, endemic to Northern Territory, Australia, where it inhabits streams.
Hemigomphus theischingeri is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, known as the rainforest vicetail. It is a small, black and yellow dragonfly, endemic to northern Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits rainforest streams.
Odontogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, endemic to north-eastern Queensland, Australia. The single known species is a medium-sized and slender dragonfly, with black and greenish-yellow markings.
Odontogomphus donnellyi is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, known as a pinchtail. It is endemic to north-eastern Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits rainforest streams. It is a medium-sized and slender dragonfly with black and greenish-yellow markings.