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Sioux Snaketail - Ophiogomphus smithi

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County Records
Sioux Snaketail - Ophiogomphus smithi male lateral

Size: 1.8 in.

An extremely rare critter of sandy-bottomed streams, this new species is local to Wisconsin and NE Iowa. Its scientific name honors William Smith of the Wisconsin DNR who has done a lot of work in northeast Iowa as well.

Species Status

Global: G2

State: S1

FLIGHT SEASON
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OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 6/15

Late Date: 7/19

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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