description Arrowhead Spiketail Overview
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 family Cordulegastridae, a group of large dragonflies that typically breed in small woodland streams and seeps. Adults are most active during the summer months and are often seen patrolling slow forest streams.
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What does the Arrowhead Spiketail dragonfly look like?
The Arrowhead Spiketail (Cordulegaster obliqua) features a dark, elongated abdomen decorated with striking yellow markings shaped like arrowheads. These distinct yellow triangles pointing downward make it highly recognizable among eastern North American dragonflies.
What is the geographic range of the Arrowhead Spiketail?
This dragonfly species is primarily found in eastern North America, ranging across the eastern United States and extending into parts of Canada. They prefer clean, small woodland streams and seeps for their breeding grounds.
What type of habitat does the Cordulegaster obliqua prefer?
Arrowhead Spiketails thrive in forested areas near very small, shallow, and clean woodland streams. They are often spotted patrolling low over these seeps or resting on vegetation near the water's edge.
How does the female Arrowhead Spiketail lay its eggs?
Like other spiketails, the female Cordulegaster obliqua possesses a sharp, spike-like ovipositor used to insert her eggs into the muddy or sandy bottoms of shallow streams. This ensures the developing larvae will have an aquatic environment to thrive in.
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