Gynacantha dobsoni explained

Gynacantha dobsoni is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae,^[1] known as the lesser duskhawker.^[2] It inhabits ponds and swamps and is found in northern Australia.^{[3] [4]}

Gynacantha dobsoni is a large dull-coloured dragonfly with a constricted waist in its abdomen at segment 3. It is smaller than Gynacantha rosenbergi, which in many ways appears quite similar.^[5] From 35 specimens of Gynacantha dobsoni held in the Australian National Insect Collection at the CSIRO, an average wingspan of 109mm and overall length (including appendages) of 78mm has been determined.^[6] It is a crepuscular insect and flies at dawn and dusk.^[4]

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Gynacantha dobsoni Fraser, 1951. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 10 February 2017.
2. Book: The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Theischinger. Günther. Hawking. John. CSIRO Publishing. 2006. 978-0-64309-073-6. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. 156.
3. Book: Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Endersby. Ian. 2009. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 978-1-74232-475-3. 216. Theischinger. Gunther.
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. 0643051368. Melbourne. 278 [191].
5. Book: Fraser, F.C.. A handbook of the dragonflies of Australasia. Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. 1960. Sydney. 67 [37].
6. Web site: biocache.ala.org.au Gynacantha dobsoni. 29 March 2017.