''Antipodogomphus hodgkini'' is a species of
dragonfly
A dragonfly is a flying insect belonging to the infraorder Anisoptera below the order Odonata. About 3,000 extant species of true dragonfly are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threate ...
of the family
Gomphidae,
known as the Pilbara dragon.
It is endemic to the
Pilbara
The Pilbara () is a large, dry, thinly populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its Aboriginal peoples; its ancient landscapes; the red earth; and its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore. It is also a glo ...
region of Western Australia, where it inhabits rivers, streams and pools.
''Antipodogomphus hodgkini'' is a small to medium-sized black and yellow dragonfly with a long tail.
''Antipodogomphus hodgkini'' was discovered and named by Tony Watson and Gunter Theiscinger in Western Australia in 1969.
Gallery
Antipodogomphus hodgkini female wings (34242350723).jpg, Female wings
Antipodogomphus hodgkini male wings (34242356633).jpg, Male wings
See also
*
List of Odonata species of Australia
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q2693765
Gomphidae
Odonata of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by J.A.L. (Tony) Watson
Insects described in 1969