Spiny-legs
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Dromogomphus spinosus
black-shouldered spinyleg
Dromogomphus spinosus, commonly known as the black-shouldered spinyleg, is a medium-sized dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. Adults average 64 mm in length. The species is distinguished by prominent black shoulder patches, long spines on the legs used for prey capture, and a clubbed abdomen with yellow lateral markings. It occurs across eastern North America from southern Manitoba to Florida.
Oxytelini
spiny-legged rove beetles
Oxytelini is a tribe of rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) characterized by spiny legs. The tribe contains approximately 11 genera and at least 20 described species. Members are small to medium-sized beetles found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic-edge habitats. The group includes the well-known genus Oxytelus, among others.