Dromogomphus
| Spinylegs | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Black-shouldered Spinyleg | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Dromogomphus Selys, 1854 |
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]
Species
- Dromogomphus armatus Selys, 1854 – Southeastern Spinyleg
- Dromogomphus spinosus Selys, 1854 – Black-shouldered Spinyleg
- Dromogomphus spoliatus (Hagen in Selys, 1858) – Flag-tailed Spinyleg
References
- ↑ Mead, Kurt. (2009) Dragonflies of the North Woods. Duluth, MN:Kollath+Stensaas.
- ↑ Dromogomphus, Encyclopedia of Life
- ↑ Dromogomphus, ITIS
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