Austrogomphus pusillus, also known as Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) pusillus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] commonly known as the tiny hunter.[4] It is only known from one location, inhabiting a river in the Kimberley region, Western Australia.[5][6]
| Tiny hunter | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Austrogomphus |
| Subgenus: | Austrogomphus |
| Species: | A. pusillus |
| Binomial name | |
| Austrogomphus pusillus | |
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Austrogomphus pusillus is a tiny, black and yellow dragonfly.[4]
Etymology
editThe genus name Austrogomphus combines the prefix austro- (from Latin auster, meaning “south wind”, hence “southern”) with Gomphus, a genus name derived from Greek γόμφος (gomphos, “peg” or “nail”), alluding to the clubbed shape of the abdomen in males.[7]
In 1917, Sjöstedt named this species pusillus, Latin for "very small", referring to the small size of the gomphids in this area.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austrogomphus pusillus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T163522A14276688. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T163522A14276688.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ Sjöstedt, Yngve (1917). "Results of Dr E. Mjöberg's Swedish scientific expeditions to Australia 1910–1913 16. Odonaten". Arkiv för Zoologi (in German). 11 (11): 1–44 [13] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ↑ "Species Austrogomphus (Austrogomphus) pusillus Sjöstedt, 1917". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- 1 2 Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 170. 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. 204. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ↑ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0-643-05136-8.
- 1 2 Endersby, Ian; Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625.