Austrogomphus prasinus, also known as Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) prasinus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, commonly known as the lemon-tipped hunter. It inhabits streams and rivers in northern Queensland, Australia.
Austrogomphus prasinus is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.
Etymology The genus name Austrogomphus combines the prefix austro- (from Latin auster, meaning “south wind”, hence “southern”) with Gomphus, a genus name derived from Greek γόμφος (gomphos, “peg” or “nail”), alluding to the clubbed shape of the abdomen in males.
The species name prasinus is Latin for "leek-green", or from Greek πράσινος (prasinus, "green"), referring to the green markings on the head and thorax, emphasising its difference from Austrogomphus arbustorum and Austrogomphus arenarius.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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