Gomphurus ventricosus
(Walsh, 1863)
Skillet Clubtail
Gomphurus ventricosus, commonly known as the Skillet Clubtail, is a of in the Gomphidae. It belongs to the order Odonata and is classified within the suborder Anisoptera, which encompasses the dragonflies. The species was first described by Walsh in 1863 and is currently accepted as a valid species in taxonomic databases.
Distribution
Records indicate presence in Vermont, United States, with broader distribution data limited. Global distribution status is listed as present, though specific range details beyond the Vermont record are not clearly established in the provided sources.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Gomphurus was formerly treated as a subgenus of Gomphus but has been elevated to full generic status in modern classifications. Gomphurus ventricosus is one of several within this genus of clubtail dragonflies.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 314 observations of this , suggesting it is documented with moderate frequency by citizen scientists, though detailed biological information remains sparse in the provided sources.