Austroepigomphus praeruptus, also known as Austroepigomphus (Austroepigomphus) praeruptus, and up until recently Austrogomphus praeruptus, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae,[1] It is known by the common name, twinspot hunter.[2] It inhabits slow streams, rivers and ponds in eastern Australia.[3]
Austroepigomphus praeruptus is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.[2]
The taxonomic status of Austroepigomphus praeruptus and Austrogomphus melaleucae has been uncertain. The type specimen originally used to describe Austroepigomphus praeruptus is now lost. Austrogomphus melaleucae is now considered a junior synonym of Austroepigomphus praeruptus.[2]