The Sioux Snaketail is an Ophiogomphus that is found only in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Because it is very particular about its larval habitat, this species is limited to only a handful of locations and can be quite difficult to find
Males make patrolling flights, without hovering , over riffles. When not patrolling males often perch on the sand or on low vegetation near the shore. Females typically perch on vegetation in sunny woodland clearings, away from the water, until they are ready to mate
Sandy bottomed rivers and streams
Females lay eggs by dipping. Nymphs burrow into sandy river beds
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