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Austrogomphus praeruptus
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Austrogomphus praeruptus distribution map.svg
Synonyms

Austrogomphus melaleucae Tillyard, 1909

Austrogomphus praeruptus, also known as Austrogomphus (Austroepigomphus) praeruptus, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae, It inhabits slow streams, rivers and ponds in eastern Australia.

Austrogomphus praeruptus is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.

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  • Austrogomphus praeruptus female wings (34215786484)

    Female wings

  • Austrogomphus praeruptus male wings (34671870070)

    Male wings

Note

The taxonomic status of Austrogomphus praeruptus and Austrogomphus melaleucae is uncertain. The type specimen originally used to describe Austrogomphus praeruptus is now lost. It is probable that all dragonflies identified as Austrogomphus praeruptus may be Austrogomphus melaleucae if found north of the Victorian border.

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