Austrogynacantha Explained

Austrogynacantha is a genus of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae.^[1] Austrogynacantha heterogena, commonly known as the Australian duskhawker, is the only known species of this genus^[2] which is found in Australia^[3] and New Caledonia.^[4]

Austrogynacantha heterogena is a medium-sized dragonfly, darkly coloured with bright green or yellow markings. It is a vagrant, is active at dawn and dusk,^[3] and inhabits still waters.^[5]

Note

The Australian duskhawker, Austrogynacantha heterogena, should not be confused with almost-similarly named Australasian duskhawker, Anaciaeschna jaspidea, a different species of Aeshnid dragonfly.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Austrogynacantha Tillyard, 1908. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 10 February 2017.
2. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 20 March 2017.
3. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 148.
4. Book: The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Watson. J.A.L.. Theischinger. G.. Abbey. H.M.. CSIRO. 1991. 978-0643051362. Melbourne. 278 [186].
5. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 204. Theischinger. Gunther.