Minnesota Dragonfly

Dragonfly Identification

Clubtails (Gomphidae):

Many Clubtail species can be identified by the topspots and sidespots on their abdomen. Males can also be identified by their club and terminal appendages. Females may need to have their subgenital plates examined to distinguish between some of the similar looking species

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Horned Clubtail

Arigomphus cornutus

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Lilypad Clubtail

Arigomphus furcifer

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Jade Clubtail

Arigomphus submedianus

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Unicorn Clubtail

Arigomphus villosipes

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Ashy Clubtail

Phanogomphus lividus

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Dusky Clubtail

Phanogomphus spicatus

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Lancet Clubtail

Phanogomphus exilis

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Pronghorn Clubtail

Phanogomphus graslinellus

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Rapids Clubtail

Phanogomphus quadricolor

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Midland Clubtail

Gomphurus fraternus

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Skillet Clubtail

Gomphurus ventricosus

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Plains Clubtail

Gomphurus externus

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