Odontogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, endemic to north-eastern Queensland, Australia. The single known species is a medium-sized and slender dragonfly, with black and greenish-yellow markings.
Species The genus includes only one species:
Odontogomphus donnellyi - Pinchtail
Etymology The genus name Odontogomphus is derived from the Greek ὀδών (odōn, "tooth"), combined with Gomphus, a genus name derived from the Greek γόμφος (gomphos, "peg" or "nail"). The name refers to tooth-like projections near the tip of the abdomen.
See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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