Ictinogomphus dobsoni is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.[3][4] and known as the Pilbara tiger.[5] It is a medium to large, black dragonfly with yellow markings and clear wings.[6] Ictinogomphus dobsoni is endemic to the Pilbara region in Western Australia,[5] where it inhabits rivers, lakes and ponds.[7]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Ictinogomphus |
| Species: | I. dobsoni
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| Binomial name | |
| Ictinogomphus dobsoni | |
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Ictinogomphus dobsoni appears similar to Ictinogomphus australis.[5]
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- ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Ictinogomphus dobsoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T14278410A59256758. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14278410A59256758.en. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L. (1969). "Taxonomy, ecology, and zoogeography of dragonflies (Odonata) from the north-west of Western Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 17 (1): 65–112 [88]. doi:10.1071/ZO9690065.
- ^ "Species Ictinogomphus dobsoni (Watson, 1969)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. (2024). "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral, University of Alabama.
- ^ a b c Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2021). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia (2nd ed.). Melbourne, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. ISBN 9781486313747.
- ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN 0643051368.
- ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 238. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.