Club-tailed Dragonfly (Gomphus vulgatissimus)

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Family Gomphidae

Flight Period Britain the adult flight period extends from mid May to early July.

Size

Description

This is a medium sized species with club-shaped abdomen
males black with extensive yellow markings on thorax and abdomen which turn green when mature
females black with extensive yellow markings


Image with Thanks Copyright (C) Chris Webster 2007

Habitat

The Club-tailed Dragonfly is found on large slow-flowing rivers.

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