Ophiogomphus carolus
Needham, 1897
Riffle Snaketail
Ophiogomphus carolus, commonly known as the riffle snaketail, is a of clubtail in the Gomphidae. It is found in North America. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophiogomphus carolus: //ˌoʊ.fi.oʊˈɡɑm.fəs ˈkæɹ.ə.ləs//
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records include Vermont, United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Field Guide
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