Zyxomma is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Species of Zyxomma are small to medium-sized, dully coloured, crepuscular insects. They are known as Duskdarters. Members of Zyxomma are found in India, Japan, Africa and Australia.
Etymology The genus name Zyxomma is derived from the Greek ζεῦξις (zeuxis, "yoking" or "joining together") and ὄμμα (omma, "eye"), referring to the large, adjoining eyes.
Species The genus Zyxomma includes the following species:
Male Female Scientific name Common name Distribution Zyxomma atlanticum Smoky Duskdarter, Clear-winged Dusk-darter widespread in central Africa Zyxomma breviventre Cambodia Zyxomma elgneri Short-tailed Duskdarter New Guinea to northern Australia Zyxomma multinervorum Large Duskdarter Australasia Zyxomma obtusum Peninsular Malaysia Zyxomma petiolatum Long-tailed Duskdarter New Guinea to northern Australia
See also Parazyxomma flavicans - Banded Duskdarter
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