description Dusky Clubtail Overview
Described by Edmond de Selys-Longchamps in 1854, the Dusky Clubtail (Gomphus spicatus) is a dark-bodied dragonfly belonging to the family Gomphidae. It is native to eastern North America, where it typically breeds in clear, gravel-bottomed streams and small rivers. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males developing distinctive pale or white claspers at the end of their abdomen. Adults can often be observed resting on the ground or on rocks near their aquatic habitats.
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What is the scientific name of the Dusky Clubtail?
The Dusky Clubtail is Gomphus spicatus. It belongs to the dragonfly family Gomphidae.
Who described the Dusky Clubtail?
Edmond de Selys-Longchamps described the species in 1854. That nineteenth-century description is part of the species' formal taxonomic history.
Where does the Dusky Clubtail breed?
It is native to eastern North America and typically breeds in clear streams and small rivers. Gravel-bottomed watercourses are especially characteristic habitat for Gomphus spicatus.
Does the Dusky Clubtail prefer ponds or flowing water?
It is mainly associated with flowing water rather than still ponds. Clear, gravel-bottomed streams and small rivers provide the breeding environment described for this species.
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