Antipodogomphus hodgkini explained

Antipodogomphus hodgkini is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[1] known as the Pilbara dragon.[2] It is endemic to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, where it inhabits rivers, streams and pools.[3]

Antipodogomphus hodgkini is a small to medium-sized black and yellow dragonfly with a long tail.[4]

Antipodogomphus hodgkini was discovered and named by Tony Watson and Gunter Theiscinger in Western Australia in 1969. [5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Antipodogomphus hodgkini Watson, 1969. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 19 February 2017.
  2. Book: Theischinger, Günther. The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 186.
  3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 191. Theischinger. Gunther.
  4. Book: Watson, J.A.L.. The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 0643051368. Melbourne. 278.
  5. Web site: Endersby . Ian . 2011 . Watson and Theischinger: the etymology of the dragonfly (Insecta: Odonata) names which they published .

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