Diminutive Clubtail (Phanogomphus diminutus)

This species is uncommon in NC, found in the coastal plain and sandhills. Identification can be tricky, but note (compared to Lancet Clubtail, for example) reduced yellow dorsally on S8 and the relative lengths of S7-S9 .
Diminutive Clubtail (Phanogomphus diminutus), female
Gum Swamp Lake, Richmond Co., NC
28 Apr 2019

Diminutive Clubtail (Phanogomphus diminutus), male
Sandhills Gamelands, Scotland Co., NC
10 April 2004
Diminutive Clubtail (Phanogomphus diminutus)
Sandhills Gamelands, Scotland Co., NC
10 April 2004
Thanks to Bob B., Giff B., Randy E., and Josh R. for help with identification!


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