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Sulphur-tipped Clubtail - Gomphus militaris

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Sulphur-tipped Clubtail - Gomphus militaris

Size: 2.0 in.

Extremely rare around man-made ponds and lakes. It probably reaches the edge of its range in southwest Iowa. Recent records have extended its range both north and east. Very similar to Pronghorn and Plains Clubtails but somewhat more yellow with a narrow pale shoulder stripe.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S1

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Sulphur-tipped Clubtail - Gomphus militaris male dorsal
male dorsal

Sulphur-tipped Clubtail - Gomphus militaris female lateral
female lateral

Sulphur-tipped Clubtail - Gomphus militaris male teneral
male teneral
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 6/21

Late Date: 7/3

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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