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Antipodogomphus
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Antipodogomphus
Fraser, 1951
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Antipodogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, endemic to Australia. The species are small to medium-sized with black with yellow markings. They are commonly known as dragons.

Species

The genus Antipodogomphus includes the following species:

  • Antipodogomphus acolythus (Martin, 1901) - southern dragon
  • Antipodogomphus dentosus Watson, 1991 - Top End dragon
  • Antipodogomphus edentulus Watson, 1991 - Cape York dragon
  • Antipodogomphus hodgkini Watson, 1969 - Pilbara dragon
  • Antipodogomphus neophytus Fraser, 1958 - northern dragon
  • Antipodogomphus proselythus (Martin, 1901) - spinehead dragon
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