Zephyrogomphus longipositor is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae, known as the rainforest hunter. It inhabits rainforest streams and pools in northeast Queensland, Australia.
Zephyrogomphus longipositor is a medium-sized, dark brown dragonfly with brown and greenish yellow markings.
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.
The species name longipositor refers to the extraordinarily long ovipositor of the female.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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