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Lancet Clubtail Dragonfly

Gomphus exilis

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Abdomen has dorsal yellow stripe along full length. It blended so well that only the reflection of the wings caught attention. Note the blue/gray eyes, brown thorax, yellow stripe on all segments. The only widespread eastern species with such a complete stripe. Abdomen narrow with only slightly expanded club on S8 & S9.

Habitat:

City maintained retention pond.

Reference Links:

Species Gomphus exilis - Lancet Clubtail - BugGuide.Net

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