Black Petaltail

Tanypteryx hageni

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tanypteryx hageni: /ˌtænɪpˈtɛrɪks ˈhɑːdʒəni/

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Images

Tanypteryx hageni by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Tanypteryx hageni by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Black Petaltail - Tanypteryx hageni, Butterfly Valley Botanical Area, Quincy, California - 19346116876 by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Tanypteryx hageni, commonly known as the black petaltail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Petaluridae. It is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America and is one of only two members of the genus Tanypteryx. The other species lives in Japan.

Habitat

Near seeps in forests.

Distribution

Western North America: Southern British Columbia to central California.

Life Cycle

Semivoltine, nymphs require >2 years to complete development.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • dragonfly
  • Tanypteryx hageni
  • Black Petaltail
  • Petaluridae