''Antipodogomphus proselythus'' 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
The Gomphidae are a family of dragonflies commonly referred to as clubtails or club-tailed dragonflies. The family contains about 90 genera and 900 species found across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The name refers to the ...
,
commonly known as the spinehead dragon.
It is endemic to Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits streams, rivers and pools.
Gallery
Antipodogomphus proselythus female wings (34242371593).jpg, Female wings
Antipodogomphus proselythus male wings (34242374053).jpg, Male wings
See also
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List of Odonata species of Australia
This is a list of species of damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Australia.
Common names of species are linked, beside their scientific names.
The list is split into two groups: damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) and other dragonflies (infr ...
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q3167793
Gomphidae
Odonata of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by René Martin
Insects described in 1901