Horned Clubtail | Jade Clubtail
Horned Clubtail - Arigomphus cornutus

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County Records

Size: 2.2 in.

Rare to uncommon at scattered locations around the state, primarily in the northern half. Blue eyes and black legs. The black club is not very broad and has rusty lower edges. S10 is the widest segment of the abdomen. Thorax is gray-green with black shoulder stripes.  Look for them hanging out on pond scum, especially in the northern part of the state.
Horned Clubtail - Warren County - 29 May 2009

Species Status

Global: G4

State: S3

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Horned Clubtail - Arigomphus cornutus male lateral
male lateral

Horned Clubtail - Arigomphus cornutus male lateral
male lateral

Horned Clubtail - Arigomphus cornutus male lateral
male lateral

Horned Clubtail - Arigomphus cornutus male dorsal
male dorsal

Horned Clubtail - Arigomphus cornutus male claspers
claspers

FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/28

Late Date: 8/2

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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