Zephyrogomphus Explained

Zephyrogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae.^[1] The species are medium-sized and dark brown with dull markings.^[2] They are commonly known as hunters. The two species of Zephyrogomphus are found on opposite sides of the Australian continent - in south-western Australia and north-eastern Queensland.

Species

The genus Zephyrogomphus includes two species:^[3]

• Zephyrogomphus lateralis - lilac hunter
• Zephyrogomphus longipositor - rainforest hunter

See also

• List of Odonata species of Australia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Zephyrogomphus Watson, 1991. 2012. Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 16 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. 176.
3. Web site: World Odonata List. Martin. Dennis. 10 February 2017. Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Schorr. Paulson. 16 February 2017.