Heliogomphus lyratus

Heliogomphus lyratus is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Heliogomphus lyratus
Heliogomphus lyratus in Sri Lanka

Critically endangered, possibly extinct  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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H. lyratus
Binomial name
Heliogomphus lyratus
Fraser, 1933

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