plains clubtail

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Gomphus externus


Taxonomy

Order:

Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies)

 

Suborder:

Epiprocta

 

infraorder:

Anisoptera (dragonflies)

 

Superfamily:

Aeshnoidea

 

Family:

Gomphidae (clubtails)

 

Genus:

Gomphus

 

Subgenus:

Gomphus (Gomphurus)


Status

 

Flight/Season

Early April to mid-August

Habitat

Large streams and rivers

Size

 


Identification

 

 
Similar
Species

 


Naiad Food

 

 
Adult Food

 

 
Life Cycle

 

 
Behavior

 


Range Range Map   Sources: 7, 16, 17, 18.
 
Sightings

Kilen Woods State Park

 

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Synonyms

 

 
Common
Names

plains clubtail


 

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