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Dromogomphus
Sign in to saveDromogomphus 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.
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 82
- With media
- 2
- Family
- Gomphidae
- Collections
- OMNH, VPI, UCBME, CU, INHS, PSUC
- Recorded in
- United States
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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.
==Species== Listed alphabetically. Dromogomphus armatus – southeastern spinyleg Dromogomphus spinosus – black-shouldered spinyleg Dromogomphus spoliatus – flag-tailed spinyleg
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