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Rainforest vicetail facts for kids

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Rainforest vicetail
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Hemigomphus theischingeri distribution map.svg

Hemigomphus theischingeri is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, known as the rainforest vicetail. It is a small, black and yellow dragonfly, endemic to northern Queensland, Australia, where it inhabits rainforest streams.

Etymology

Hemigomphus theischingeri is named after Günther Theischinger, a specialist in Australian Odonata.

Gallery

  • Hemigomphus theischingeri female wings (34928297771)

    Female wings

  • Hemigomphus theischingeri male wings (34928302531)

    Male wings

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