Ictinogomphus paulini

Species of dragonfly

Cape York tiger
Conservation status

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Ictinogomphus
Species:
I. paulini
Binomial name
Ictinogomphus paulini
(Watson, 1991)[2]

Ictinogomphus paulini is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae,[3] known as the Cape York tiger.[4] It is a medium to large, black dragonfly with yellow markings and clear wings.[5] Ictinogomphus paulini is endemic to Cape York, Queensland, Australia,[4] where it inhabits rivers.[6]

  • Male wings
    Male wings

See also

References

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  1. ^ Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. (2023). "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral, University of Alabama. Retrieved 14 Mar 2023.
  2. ^ Watson, J.A.L. (1991). "The Australian Gomphidae (Odonata)". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 5 (2): 289–441 [298]. doi:10.1071/IT9910289.
  3. ^ "Species Ictinogomphus paulini Watson, 1991". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  4. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 221. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
Taxon identifiers
Ictinogomphus paulini