Pilbara tiger | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
Family: | Lindeniidae |
Genus: | Ictinogomphus |
Species: | I. dobsoni
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Binomial name | |
Ictinogomphus dobsoni | |
Ictinogomphus dobsoni is a species of dragonfly in the family Lindeniidae which was formerly part of the family Gomphidae,[3][4] and known as the Pilbara tiger.[5] It is a medium to large, black dragonfly with yellow markings and clear wings.[6] Ictinogomphus dobsoni is endemic to the Pilbara region in Western Australia,[5] where it inhabits rivers, lakes and ponds.[7]
Ictinogomphus dobsoni appears similar to Ictinogomphus australis.[5]