Ictinogomphus dobsoni

Ictinogomphus dobsoni is a species of dragonfly in the family Lindeniidae which was formerly part of the family Gomphidae,[3][4] and known as the Pilbara tiger.[5] It is a medium to large, black dragonfly with yellow markings and clear wings.[6] Ictinogomphus dobsoni is endemic to the Pilbara region in Western Australia,[5] where it inhabits rivers, lakes and ponds.[7]

Pilbara tiger
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Lindeniidae
Genus: Ictinogomphus
Species:
I. dobsoni
Binomial name
Ictinogomphus dobsoni
(Watson, 1969)[2]

Ictinogomphus dobsoni appears similar to Ictinogomphus australis.[5]

  • Female wings
    Female wings
  • Male wings
    Male wings

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References
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  1. Dow, R.A. (2017). "Ictinogomphus dobsoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2017: e.T14278410A59256758. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14278410A59256758.en.
  2. Watson, J.A.L. (1969). "Taxonomy, ecology, and zoogeography of dragonflies (Odonata) from the north-west of Western Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 17 (1): 65–112 [88]. doi:10.1071/ZO9690065.
  3. "Species Ictinogomphus dobsoni (Watson, 1969)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  4. Schorr, Martin; Paulson, Dennis. "World Odonata List". Slater Museum of Natural History. University of Puget Sound. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  5. Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 162. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  6. 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. ISBN 0643051368.
  7. Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 238. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
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