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Russet-tipped Clubtail - Stylurus plagiatus

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Russet-tipped Clubtail - Stylurus plagiatus male lateralSize: 2.4 in.

This beautiful clubtail can be found patrolling slow-moving rivers on hot August afternoons. The russet club, green striped thorax, and turquoise eyes make for a spectacular looking dragonfly. Note the two-toned legs. Uncommon along sandy-bottomed creeks and rivers.  The club on the western form (shown at right) has slightly less rust color than those found further east.

 

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S3

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 Russet-tipped Clubtail - Stylurus plagiatus male dorsal
male dorsal

Russet-tipped Clubtail - Stylurus plagiatus male lateral
male lateral (west)

Russet-tipped Clubtail - Stylurus plagiatus male dorsal
male dorsal
(west)

Russet-tipped Clubtail - Stylurus plagiatus male frontal
male frontal


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

Early Date: 6/30

Late Date: 10/17

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 
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