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The Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii) is a distinctive, large insect belonging to the family Cordulegastridae, commonly found across Western Europe. It holds the distinction of being the longest dragonfly species in the United Kingdom, with a predominantly black abdomen prominently ma...
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Exceptional length, striking black and yellow rings, and broad European recognition establish near iconic status.
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The Tiger Spiketail (Cordulegaster erronea) is a large species of dragonfly native to eastern North America. It is physically distinguished by its dark thorax with yellow stripes and a long, black abdomen marked with contrasting yellow bands. The species is typically found in forested areas, where i...
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Large size, vivid tiger striping, and secretive stream habitat make it a highly prized observation.
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The Arrowhead Spiketail (Cordulegaster obliqua) is a dragonfly species found in eastern North America, ranging from the eastern United States into parts of Canada. It is identified by distinctive yellow arrowhead-shaped markings running along its dark, elongated abdomen. The species belongs to the f...
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Distinct arrowhead markings and impressive size generate strong aesthetic and enthusiast appeal.
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Say's Spiketail (Cordulegaster sayi) is a dragonfly species native to the eastern United States, particularly found in the Appalachian region and parts of the Southeast. This relatively rare insect is characterized by its distinctive yellow abdominal rings on a black background and its habit of patr...
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Rarity, specialized seep habitats, and conservation concern confer high expert regard despite limited visibility.
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The Apache Spiketail (Cordulegaster diadema) is a dragonfly of the family Cordulegastridae native to the American Southwest, particularly montane areas of Arizona and New Mexico. It breeds in small, spring-fed woodland streams with clear, flowing water where larvae develop among submerged substrates...
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Rarity and spring fed desert stream specialization give it substantial conservation and expert significance.
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The Twin-spotted Spiketail is a dragonfly species native to the eastern regions of North America, belonging to the Cordulegastridae family. It is distinguished by its dark brown or black body, which features conspicuous paired yellow spots along the dorsal side of its abdominal segments. This insect...
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Paired yellow spots, large build, and woodland stream ecology create a handsome and sought after species.
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The Golden-ringed Dragonfly, *Cordulegaster boltonii*, is a sizable dragonfly species found throughout Europe. It’s notable for being one of the largest and longest dragonflies in Britain. This spiketail dragonfly inhabits streams and wetlands, primarily in the UK. It's frequently observed by natura...
The Pacific spiketail, Cordulegaster dorsalis, is a large dragonfly in the family Cordulegastridae found in western North America. Adults have a dark body marked with conspicuous yellow stripes and spots, while females possess the projecting ovipositor characteristic of spiketails. It is associated...
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Large form, vivid stripes, and western stream patrols create strong field presence and regional prestige.
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The tiger spiketail, *Cordulegaster erronea*, is a dragonfly belonging to the Cordulegastridae family. It’s notable for its striking appearance featuring prominent yellow stripes on its dark thorax and is commonly found along streams in eastern North America. This species is of interest to entomolog...
The Delta-spotted Spiketail is an insect of the American Southwest distinguished by the bright, triangular yellow markings on its slender, dark abdomen.
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Triangular markings and southwestern restriction provide distinction, though its reputation remains specialist centered.
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The Arrowhead Spiketail (Cordulegaster obliqua) is a large dragonfly in the family Cordulegastridae, native to the eastern United States. It is recognized by its dark body marked with yellow, arrow-shaped patterns along the abdomen and thorax. The species breeds in small forested streams and seeps,...
The Flag-tailed Spinyleg (Dromogomphus spoliatus) is a clubtail dragonfly of the Gomphidae family, native to the central and eastern United States. Its common name is derived from the distinctively flared, flag-like segments at the tip of the male's abdomen. The species prefers clear streams and riv...
The Twin-spotted Spiketail (Cordulegaster maculata) is a large dragonfly species prevalent across eastern North America, typically found near small, clear forest streams. It belongs to the Cordulegastridae family and is easily identified by its black body marked with striking yellow coloration. As i...
The Brown Spiketail (Cordulegaster bilineata) is a large dragonfly belonging to the spiketail family (Cordulegastridae), native to the eastern and central United States. The insect features a dark brown to black body marked with distinct yellow stripes on its thorax and abdomen. Females possess a pr...
The Delta-spotted Spiketail, Cordulegaster diastatops, is a dragonfly in the spiketail family Cordulegastridae found in eastern North America. It has a long, dark abdomen marked with small yellow triangular spots, a pattern reflected in its common name. The species is associated with clean, shaded s...
The Apache Spiketail (Cordulegaster diadema) is a large dragonfly species belonging to the family Cordulegastridae, found primarily in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico and Central America. It is characterized by distinctive yellow rings on its dark abdomen and bright green eyes tha...
Say's Spiketail (Cordulegaster sayi) is a dragonfly in the family Cordulegastridae and is endemic to the United States. Adults are large, with dark brown bodies marked by pale stripes and bands, and the female has an ovipositor extending beyond the abdomen. The species breeds in silt-bottom seepage...
The Ouachita Spiketail, Cordulegaster talaria, is a rare dragonfly in the family Cordulegastridae. It is endemic to the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma in the United States, so its known range is restricted to that mountain region. The species is associated with clean, flowing streams an...
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