Rapids Clubtail

Phanogomphus quadricolor

"Phanogomphus quadricolor", the rapids clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in eastern North America. Its natural habitat is medium to large rivers. It is threatened by degrading habitat quality.
Rapids Clubtail This is a picture of a rapids clubtail at the Mckeldin Area of Patapsco Valley State Park in Carroll County, Maryland. Geotagged,Phanogomphus quadricolor,Spring,United States

Appearance

This is a small dragonfly: 1.6 to 1.8 inches in length. Adults have bluish-green eyes on a yellowish-green face. The body has brownish-black and yellowish-green stripes and its wings are transparent.

Naming

"Phanogomphus quadricolor" was recently considered a member of the genus "Gomphus", but in 2017 it became a member of the genus "Phanogomphus" when "Phanogomphus" was elevated from subgenus to genus rank.

Reproduction

The aquatic larvae hatch in slow-moving pools.

Food

Adults feed on small flying insects.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyGomphidae
GenusPhanogomphus
SpeciesP. quadricolor