Austrogomphus amphiclitus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Austrogomphus |
| Subgenus: | Pleiogomphus |
| Species: | A. amphiclitus
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| Binomial name | |
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Austrogomphus amphiclitus, also known as Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) amphiclitus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] commonly known as the pale hunter.[3][4] It inhabits streams and rivers in eastern Australia.[5]
Austrogomphus amphiclitus is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.[4]
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Male wings
See also
References
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- ^ Hawking, J. (2009). "Austrogomphus amphiclitus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163564A5616644. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163564A5616644.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Selys-Longchamps, Edmond (1873). "Troisièmes additions au synopsis des Gomphines". Bulletin de la Classe des Science, Académie Royale de Belgique. 2 (in French). 35: 732–774 [757] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ^ a b "Species Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) amphiclitus (Selys, 1873)". Australian Faunal Directory. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 172. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 217. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.