Dromogomphus
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Dromogomphus is a genus
of dragonflies
in family Gomphidae
. They are commonly known as Spinylegs from the spines on their legs that help in the capture of prey.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of dragonflies
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is a winged insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera . It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body...
in family Gomphidae
Gomphidae
Gomphidae is an Odonata family that contains about 90 genera and 900 species. They are commonly referred to as clubtail dragonflies. The name refers to the clublike widening of the end of the abdomen...
. They are commonly known as Spinylegs from the spines on their legs that help in the capture of prey.
Species
Listed alphabetically.- Dromogomphus armatus – Southeastern Spinyleg
- Dromogomphus spinosusDromogomphus spinosusBlack-shouldered Spinyleg is a species of dragonflies in family Gomphidae.Like other spinylegs, D. spinosus have long spines on their legs that help in the capture of prey. True to their name their shoulders are black. The dorsal thorax has a light green I-shaped mark with pale ovals on either side...
– Black-shouldered Spinyleg - Dromogomphus spoliatus – Flag-tailed Spinyleg