Zephyrogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae. The species are medium-sized and dark brown with dull markings. They are commonly known as hunters. The two species of Zephyrogomphus are found on opposite sides of the Australian continent - in south-western Australia and north-eastern Queensland.
Species The genus Zephyrogomphus includes two species: Zephyrogomphus lateralis - lilac hunter Zephyrogomphus longipositor - rainforest hunter
Etymology The genus name Zephyrogomphus is derived from the Greek ζέφυρος (zephyros, "west wind"), combined with Gomphus, a genus name derived from the Greek γόμφος (gomphos, "peg" or "nail"). The name refers to the genus being found originally only in south-western Australia.
See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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