description Plains Clubtail Overview
The plains clubtail, Gomphurus externus, is a dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It inhabits rivers and streams across the central United States, where adults perch on vegetation or rocks near flowing water. The species is recognized by yellow stripes on a dark thorax and a club-shaped abdomen. Females lay eggs by tapping the water surface in flight.
Hermann August Hagen described the species in 1858.
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Where is the Plains Clubtail dragonfly found?
The Plains Clubtail is a large dragonfly species native primarily to the central United States. It thrives in the plains regions, which is exactly how it gets its common name.
What does a Plains Clubtail look like?
The Plains Clubtail is recognized by the distinct yellow stripes marking its thorax. As a relatively large dragonfly, these contrasting yellow patterns make it quite noticeable in its natural habitat.
Who first described the Plains Clubtail species?
The Plains Clubtail was officially described by the entomologist Hermann August Hagen in 1858. His 19th-century work was foundational in classifying many North American insect species.
When was the Plains Clubtail species discovered?
The Plains Clubtail was introduced to the scientific community in 1858 when it was described by Hermann August Hagen. The formal classification occurred during a period of extensive biological surveys in the United States.
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