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Hagenius brevistylus, commonly known as the Dragonhunter, is a large North American dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. This unique clubtail predator is notable for being the only species within its genus and represents an important study subject for entomologists and researchers interested...
The common flangetail, *Ictinogomphus decoratus*, is a sizable dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. It’s notable for its distinctive yellow and black markings found across ponds in Southeast Asia. This species is of interest to entomologists studying dragonfly diversity and ecology, particul...
The large pincertail, *Onychogomphus uncatus*, is a European dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. It’s recognized by its substantial size and bright yellow markings on the body. Males possess prominent, hooked claspers used during mating. This species inhabits streams across Europe and is fr...
Ictinogomphus rapax, commonly known as the tiger dragonfly, is a large dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. Native to Asian wetlands, it’s distinguished by prominent yellow and black stripes on its abdomen resembling a tiger's markings. This species is notable for its size and unique colorat...
The splendid clubtail, *Gomphurus lineatifrons*, is a large dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. It’s notable for its vibrant green eyes and dark stripes, characteristics that distinguish it within North American dragonflies. Primarily found in southern river systems, this species offers opp...
Ictinogomphus australis, commonly known as the Australian tiger dragonfly, is a gomphid dragonfly found in Australian wetlands. This species stands out due to its prominent black and yellow striped thorax and substantial size, making it a subject of interest for entomologists and wetland ecologists...
The green-eyed hooktail, *Onychogomphus flexuosus*, is a dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. It’s notable for its distinctive bright green eyes, a trait that aids in identification. This species inhabits streams and rivers primarily across Africa. It's of interest to entomologists studying...
The Green snaketail (Ophiogomphus cecilia) is a distinctive dragonfly belonging to the Gomphidae family. It’s notable for its bright green thorax and black markings, primarily inhabiting clean rivers across Eurasia. This species is of interest to entomologists studying freshwater insect diversity an...
The small pincertail (Onychogomphus forcipatus) is a dragonfly species found across Europe and Asia, distinguished by the male's prominent, forceps-like abdominal claspers.
The yellow-striped hunter (Austrogomphus guerini) is a dragonfly species native to eastern Australia, recognized by the prominent yellow stripes along its dark abdomen.
The Pygmy snaketail (Ophiogomphus howei) is a rare North American dragonfly notable for its small size and its highly restricted range along clean, rocky rivers in eastern Canada.
The yellow-legged dragonfly (Gomphus flavipes) is a Eurasian species of clubtail notable for its vibrant yellow legs and preference for large, slow-flowing rivers.
The Cobra clubtail (Gomphurus vastus) is an eastern North American dragonfly recognized by the distinct, cobra-shaped yellow marking on its dark thorax.
The Skillet clubtail (Gomphurus ventricosus) is a North American dragonfly distinguished by its massive, skillet-shaped abdominal club and its distribution across northeastern rivers.
The Zebra Clubtail is a striking dragonfly species of northern North America, distinguished by the bold, contrasting yellow and black abdominal stripes.
The elusive clubtail (Stylurus notatus) is a rare North American dragonfly known for its distinctively marked abdomen and its habit of hiding in tall riverside vegetation.
Described by Walsh in 1862, the Cobra Clubtail (Phanogomphus vastus) is a large dragonfly of eastern North America, notable for the distinctive cobra-head-like pattern on its thorax.
The pronghorn clubtail (Phanogomphus graslinellus) is a North American dragonfly distinguished by the prominent, horn-like projections on its abdominal segments.
The common hooktail (Paragomphus lineatus) is a widespread dragonfly species across Africa and southern Asia, recognized by the male's strongly hooked abdominal appendages.
The Sinuous snaketail (Ophiogomphus occidentis) is a North American dragonfly recognized by its striking yellow and green coloration and its specialized habitat along western rivers.
The Skillet Clubtail (Phanogomphus ventricosus), described by Hagen in 1856, is a rare North American dragonfly distinguished by the male's skillet-shaped abdominal club.
The lilypad clubtail (Arigomphus furcifer) is a North American dragonfly known for its habit of perching directly on floating lily pads in quiet, weedy waters.
Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis, the Rusty snaketail, is a North American dragonfly distinguished by the rusty orange coloration on its thorax and its presence near fast-flowing streams.
The Flag-tailed Spinyleg is a dragonfly species found in the central and eastern United States, notable for the distinctively flared tip of its abdomen.
The western clubtail (Gomphus pulchellus) is a dragonfly species prevalent in southwestern Europe, particularly noted for its distinctive yellow and black coloration.
The horned clubtail (Arigomphus cornutus) is a dragonfly species found in the United States, recognized by the unique, horn-like occipital crest on its head.
Described by Selys in 1854, the Unicorn Clubtail (Arigomphus villosipes) is a North American dragonfly known for the distinctive dorsal bump on the male's tenth abdominal segment.
The mustached clubtail (Hylogomphus adelphus) is a dragonfly native to the eastern United States, distinguished by a prominent black mustache-shaped mark on its face.
Progomphus obscurus, the Common sanddragon, is a North American dragonfly notable for its distinct patterned thorax and its preference for sandy-bottomed rivers and streams.
The beaverpond clubtail (Phanogomphus borealis) is a dragonfly species native to Canada and the northern United States, typically breeding in beaver ponds.
