Common Sanddragon
Common Sanddragon - Progomphus obscurus

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Common Sanddragon - Progomphus obscurus male in obelisk position

Size: 2.0 in.

Iowa's only sanddragon.  Common in habitat, primarily in the south. Note the yellow claspers at the end of the dark club. Look for this clubtail along rivers and streams with sandbars.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S4

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Common Sanddragon - Progomphus obscurus male dorsal
male dorsal
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 6/6

Late Date: 9/12

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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