Asiagomphus cuneatus

Asiagomphus cuneatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Asiagomphus
Species: A. cuneatus
Binomial name
Asiagomphus cuneatus
(Needham, 1930)

Asiagomphus cuneatus is a clubtail dragonfly whose naiads are commonly eaten in parts of Yunnan, China. The species was first described by Needham in 1930.

References

  • Chen et al (2009) Common edible insects and their utilization in China. Entomological Research 39:299-303
  • Ying et al (2001) Three edible odonata species and their nutritive value. Forest Research 14:421-424
  • Needham (1930) Zool Sinica A 11:50
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