Jade hunter

(Austrogomphus ochraceus)

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Description

Austrogomphus ochraceus, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) ochraceus, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the jade hunter. It inhabits streams, rivers and lakes in eastern Australia from north of Brisbane through New South Wales to Victoria. Austrogomphus ochraceus is a tiny to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly. Austrogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, endemic to Australia. Species of Austrogomphus are tiny to medium-sized dragonflies, black in colour with yellowish markings.They are commonly known as hunters.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Gomphidae
Genus:Austrogomphus
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