Zyxomma multinervorum is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, known as the large duskdarter. It is a stout and short-bodied dragonfly with dull-coloured markings. It has been found in north-eastern Australia, New Guinea and the Maluku Islands.
Etymology The genus name Zyxomma is derived from the Greek ζεῦξις (zeuxis, "yoking" or "joining together") and ὄμμα (omma, "eye"), referring to the large, adjoining eyes.
The species name multinervorum is derived from the Latin multus ("many" or "numerous") and nervus ("nerve" or "wing vein"), referring to the large number of crossveins in the wings.
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See also List of Odonata species of Australia
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