Austrogomphus ochraceus
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Austrogomphus |
| Subgenus: | Austrogomphus |
| Species: | A. ochraceus |
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Austrogomphus ochraceus, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) ochraceus, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae,[4] commonly known as the jade hunter.[5] It inhabits streams, rivers and lakes in eastern Australia from north of Brisbane through New South Wales to Victoria.[6][7]
Austrogomphus ochraceus is a tiny to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.[5]
Etymology
The genus name Austrogomphus combines the prefix austro- (from Latin auster, meaning “south wind”, hence “southern”) with Gomphus, a genus name derived from Greek γόμφος (gomphos, “peg” or “nail”), alluding to the clubbed shape of the abdomen in males.[8]
The species name ochraceus is derived from Greek ὤχρα (ōchra, "yellow ochre"), likely referring to the yellow markings on the thorax, legs, and abdomen.[8]
Gallery
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See also
References
- ↑ Hawking, J. (2009). "Austrogomphus ochraceus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009 e.T163553A5615245. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163553A5615245.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ Selys-Longchamps, E. (1869). "Secondes additions au synopsis des Gomphines". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2 (in French). 28: 168–208 [187] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ↑ Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral. University of Alabama. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Species Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) ochraceus (Selys, 1869)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- 1 2 Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 166. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ↑ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 203. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ↑ 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 0-643-05136-8.
- 1 2 Endersby, Ian; Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625.
