Dromogomphus
Genus of dragonflies
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Dromogomphus is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae. They are commonly known as spinylegs from the spines on their legs that help in the capture of prey.[1]
| Dromogomphus | |
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| Dromogomphus spinosus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Dromogomphus Selys, 1854 |
Species
- Dromogomphus armatus Selys, 1854 – southeastern spinyleg
- Dromogomphus spinosus Selys, 1854 – black-shouldered spinyleg
- Dromogomphus spoliatus (Hagen in Selys, 1858) – flag-tailed spinyleg