''Antipodogomphus neophytus'' 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 northern dragon.
It is
endemic to northern Australia, where it inhabits rivers and pools.
''Antipodogomphus neophytus'' is a small to medium-sized black and yellow dragonfly with a long tail.
Gallery
Antipodogomphus neophytus female wings (34209284624).jpg, Female wings
Antipodogomphus neophytus male wings (34209287634).jpg, Male wings
See also
*
List of Odonata species of Australia
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q599680
Gomphidae
Odonata of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by Frederic Charles Fraser
Insects described in 1958