Dromogomphus

Dromogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae. They are commonly known as Spinylegs from the spines on their legs that help in the capture of prey.[1]

Spinylegs
Black-shouldered Spinyleg
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Dromogomphus

Selys, 1854

Species

Listed alphabetically.[2][3]

References

  1. Mead, Kurt. (2009) Dragonflies of the North Woods. Duluth, MN:Kollath+Stensaas.
  2. Dromogomphus, Encyclopedia of Life
  3. Dromogomphus, ITIS


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