Arigomphus furcifer

(Hagen in Selys, 1878)

Lilypad Clubtail

Arigomphus furcifer, commonly known as the lilypad clubtail, is a in the Gomphidae. It is found in North America and holds a conservation status of Least Concern () according to the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival. The species is part of the Arigomphus, which comprises clubtail dragonflies often associated with aquatic .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Arigomphus furcifer: /ˌæɹɪˈɡɒmfəs ˈfɜɹsɪfɚ/

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Distribution

North America, with records from Vermont, United States.

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IUCN Conservation Status

The is classified as Least Concern () by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The is considered stable with no immediate threats identified.

Taxonomic History

Originally described as Gomphus furcifer by Hagen in Selys, 1878, the was later transferred to the Arigomphus.

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