Minnesota Dragonfly

Dragonfly Identification

Clubtails (Gomphidae):

Once we determine that the specimen is not a Snaketail we can examine the abdomen to determine if it is ringed or if it has topspots

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Is the specimen's abdomen ringed at the beginning of each segment ?

If so click here

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Does the specimen have spots on the top and/or sides of the abdomen instead of rings ?

If so click here