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Ictinogomphus dobsoni

(Ictinogomphus dobsoni)

Description

Ictinogomphus dobsoni is a species of dragonfly in the family Lindeniidae which was formerly part of the family Gomphidae, and known as the Pilbara tiger. It is a medium to large, black dragonfly with yellow markings and clear wings.Ictinogomphus dobsoni is endemic to the Pilbara region in Western Australia, where it inhabits rivers, lakes and ponds. Ictinogomphus dobsoni appears similar to Ictinogomphus australis.

Taxonomic tree:

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