''Hemigomphus magela'' 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 Kakadu vicetail.
It is a small, black and yellow dragonfly, endemic to Northern Territory, Australia, where it inhabits streams.
Gallery
Hemigomphus magela female wings (34672224420).jpg, Female wings
Hemigomphus magela male wings (34672228240).jpg, Male wings
See also
*
List of Odonata species of Australia
References
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Gomphidae
Odonata of Australia
Endemic fauna of Australia
Taxa named by J.A.L. (Tony) Watson
Insects described in 1991