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Ophiogomphus Rupinsulensis
''Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis'', the rusty snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America. The IUCN conservation status of ''Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis'' is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable. References Further reading * External links * Ophiogomphus Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1862 {{Gomphidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clubtail
The Gomphidae are a Family (biology), family of dragonflies commonly referred to as clubtails or club-tailed dragonflies. The family contains about 90 genera and 900 species found across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The name refers to the club-like widening of the end of the abdomen (abdominal segments 7 through 9). However, this club is usually less pronounced in females and is entirely absent in some species. Etymology The name may be derived from Latin ''gomphus'' or ''gond'' meaning "hinge". Characteristics Clubtails have small, widely separated compound eyes, a trait they share with the Petaluridae and with Damselfly, damselflies. The eyes are blue, turquoise, or green. The thorax in most species is pale with dark stripes, and the pattern of the stripes is often diagnostic. They lack the bright metallic colors of many dragonfly groups and are mostly Camouflage, cryptically colored to avoid detection and little difference between the sexes is seen. Ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
