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Twinspot Hunter
Conservation status: Least Concern
Austrogomphus praeruptus is also known as Austrogomphus melaleucae. Until recently, they were considered two separate species. There is still some ongoing confusion about the taxonomy of the species.
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Scientific Classification
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Odonata
Epiprocta
Gomphidae
Austrogomphus
praeruptus
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It is a slow flying, medium-size dragonfly with a wingspan of up to 60 mm. Colour is black with yellow markings and it has clear wings. Its green eyes are widely separated.
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References:
- "Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia, The" by Günther Theischinger and John Hawking; CSIRO Publishing; Collingwood; 2006; ISBN 9780643090736; p. 178
- "Wildlife of Greater Brisbane – A Queensland Museum Wild Guide"; The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane; 2nd Ed; 2007; ISBN 9780977594313; p. 91
- Atlas of Living Australia – Austrogomphus praeruptus
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