Snaketail
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Ophiogomphus anomalus
Extra-striped Snaketail
Ophiogomphus anomalus, commonly known as the extra-striped snaketail, is a dragonfly species in the family Gomphidae. It inhabits intermittent rivers across Canada and the United States. The species is one of several North American snaketails characterized by their distinctive thoracic patterning and riverine habitat preferences.
Ophiogomphus australis
southern snaketail
Ophiogomphus australis, the southern snaketail, is a dragonfly species in the family Gomphidae. It was described by Carle in 1992. The species is native to North America and holds a Near Threatened conservation status according to the IUCN, with a decreasing population trend.
Ophiogomphus incurvatus
Appalachian snaketail
Ophiogomphus incurvatus, commonly known as the Appalachian snaketail, is a dragonfly species in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to the United States. The species inhabits intermittent rivers and is one of several snaketail dragonflies in the genus Ophiogomphus.
Ophiogomphus morrisoni
Great Basin Snaketail
Ophiogomphus morrisoni, commonly known as the Great Basin Snaketail, is a species of clubtail dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. The species was first described by Selys in 1879. It is endemic to western North America and has been recorded from Oregon, California, and Utah. The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern with a stable population.
Ophiogomphus occidentis
Sinuous Snaketail
Ophiogomphus occidentis, commonly known as the sinuous snaketail, is a species of clubtail dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in North America. The species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable population and no immediate threats to its survival.
Ophiogomphus smithi
Sioux snaketail, yellow-rayed lasthenium, sand snaketail
Ophiogomphus smithi is a clubtail dragonfly (family Gomphidae) described in 2004. It is known from North America, where it inhabits riverine environments. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable population and no immediate threats to survival. Like other snaketails, it is characterized by its distinctive abdominal patterning.
Ophiogomphus susbehcha
St. Croix Snaketail
Ophiogomphus susbehcha, known as the St. Croix snaketail, is a species of clubtail dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It was described in 1993 and is found in North America. The species has an IUCN conservation status of Least Concern with a stable population.
Ophiogomphus westfalli
Westfall's Snaketail
Ophiogomphus westfalli, known as Westfall's snaketail, is a species of clubtail dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It was described by Cook and Daigle in 1985. The species occurs in North America and has been assessed by the IUCN as Least Concern with a stable population.