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Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

General Information
 
Burmagomphus vermicularis
Dog-legged Clubtail
 
Animal Group: Dragonfly
蜻蜓
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Gomphidae
Description:
Male Abdomen + Anal Appendages : 31mm
Male Hindwing : 26mm
Female Abdomen + Anal Appendages : 31.5mm
Female Hindwing : 28mm
Larva : 25mm
Exuviae : 24mm
Conservation Status
AFCD Assessment
  • Common
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Status
  • Least Concern
Fellowes et al. (2002)
  • Local Concern
Distribution
Distribution in Hong Kong
  • River Jhelum, Sha Lo Tung, She Shan (Lam Tsuen Valley), Tai Lam Country Park and Tai Tong.
Global Distribution
  • China (Fujian, Guangdong and Taiwan) and Vietnam.
Photo Gallery
References
  • Wilson, K.D.P., Tam, T.W., Kwan, S.P., Wu, K.Y., Wong, S.F., Wong, K. 2003. Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Hong Kong. Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong
  • Asia Dragonfly (http://www.asia-dragonfly.net/)