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Unicorn Clubtail dragonfly

Arigomphus villosipes

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Field Notes

Description:

A Unicorn Clubtail dragonfly spotted perching on an abandoned beaver lodge. This individual appears to be a male, as indicated by its clubbed abdomen and terminal appendages. "Habitat: Typically mud-bottomed lakes and ponds, including beaver ponds, with or without much vegetation. May occur in rather degraded urban situations, along with Common Whitetails." Source Credit: Paulson, Dennis (2011-12-19). Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East (Princeton Field Guides) (Kindle Locations 5048-5049). Princeton University Press. Kindle Edition.

Habitat:

Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/

Notes:

Copyright © 2013 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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Comments (1)

Why are "Unicorn Clubtail" dragonflies named after unicorns? I just discovered a good photo that shows the horn-like projection from the top of the occiput that gives the species its name. Arigomphus villosipes http://bugguide.net/node/view/417322/bgimage

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