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Zephyrogomphus lateralis

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Species of dragonfly

Lilac hunter
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Zephyrogomphus
Species: Z. lateralis
Binomial name
Zephyrogomphus lateralis
(Selys, 1873)
Synonyms
  • Austrogomphus occidentalis Tillyard, 1908
  • Hemigomphus lateralis Selys, 1873

Zephyrogomphus lateralis is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae, known as the lilac hunter. It inhabits streams and rivers in south-western Australia.

Zephyrogomphus lateralis is a medium-sized, dark brown dragonfly with brown and cream markings, and a lilac colouring on the side of its body.

Gallery

  • Female wings Female wings
  • Male wings Male wings

See also

References

  1. Dow, R.A. (2019). "Zephyrogomphus lateralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T14278334A59256748. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T14278334A59256748.en. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  2. ^ Selys-Longchamps, Edmond (1873). "Appendices aux troisièmes additions et liste des Gomphines, décrites dans le synopsis et ses trois additions". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2 (in French). 36: 492–531 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Tillyard, R.J. (1908). "The dragonflies of south-western Australia". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 32: 719-742 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  4. ^ "Species Zephyrogomphus lateralis (Selys, 1873)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  5. Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 176. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  6. Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 241. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  7. Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
Taxon identifiers
Zephyrogomphus lateralis
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