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Lancet clubtail

Gomphus exilis

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

2" wingspan dragonfly - possibly newly emerged.

Habitat:

Meadow

Reference Links:

Turquoise Eyes - Gomphus exilis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KarenL
I wondered that Walter as its wings looked a little crumpled. Your ID suggestion looks like a match to me. Thanks for your help!
Geodialist
This individual looks like a teneral, that is, a freshly-emerged dragonfly. WAG re: ID: Lancet Clubtail. Anyone agree?

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Insects of TN
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PublishedApril 17, 2013

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