Dromogomphus spoliatus
(Hagen, 1858)
Flag-tailed Spinyleg
Dromogomphus spoliatus, commonly known as the flag-tailed spinyleg, is a of clubtail in the Gomphidae. It is native to North America. The species has been assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dromogomphus spoliatus: //ˌdroʊmoʊˈɡɒmfəs ˌspoʊliˈeɪtəs//
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Identification
The "flag-tailed spinyleg" suggests distinctive abdominal characteristics. As a member of the Dromogomphus, it likely shares the robust body form and clubbed typical of clubtail (Gomphidae). Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from such as Dromogomphus armatus (armored spinyleg) and Dromogomphus spinosus (black-shouldered spinyleg) are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
North America. Specific range boundaries within the continent are not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
The has been assessed by the IUCN in 2017 and classified as Least Concern (), indicating no immediate conservation concerns. It is not known to have significant economic or medical importance to humans.
Similar Taxa
- Dromogomphus armatusBoth are in the Dromogomphus, sharing the spinyleg pattern and clubtail .
- Dromogomphus spinosusBoth are in the Dromogomphus, with similar patterns and likely overlapping geographic ranges in North America.
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (), assessed 2017. trend: stable.
Observations
The has accumulated 3,544 observations on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.