Austrogomphus divaricatus, also known as Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) divaricatus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] commonly known as the fork hunter.[4] It inhabits streams and rivers in northern Queensland, Australia.[5][6]
| Fork hunter | |
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| Male, Queensland | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Austrogomphus |
| Subgenus: | Pleiogomphus |
| Species: | A. divaricatus
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| Austrogomphus divaricatus | |
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Austrogomphus divaricatus is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.[4]
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Austrogomphus divaricatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T14277279A59256698. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14277279A59256698.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L. (1991). "The Australian Gomphidae (Odonata)". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 5 (2): 289–441 [358]. doi:10.1071/IT9910289.
- ^ "Species Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) divaricatus Watson, 1991". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ^ a b Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 174. 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. 203. 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 0643051368.