| Ophiogomphus howei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Ophiogomphus |
| Species: | O. howei |
| Binomial name | |
| Ophiogomphus howei Bromley, 1924 | |
Ophiogomphus howei, the pygmy snaketail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is rivers.
Pygmy snaketails are the smallest Ophiogomphus in North America, where the length of the abdomen is approximately 35 mm and hindwing is approximately 22 mm. [2]
The pygmy snaketail breeds in streams and rivers. The nymphs emerge on mud banks or low vegetation that is close to the water's edge in areas of the stream where the current is slower. The nymphs emerge over a 4 to 6 day period. [2]
Pygmy snaketails live in medium to large fast-flowing rivers and streams. The surrounding areas are undisturbed forested areas with minimal agriculture. The nymphs live in the flowing water and will burrow into the substrate which is a trait common to species in Gomphidae. [2]
Pygmy snaketail ranges are in two geographical areas in North America. The western population is found in the Great Lakes region in the northern half of Wisconsin. While the eastern population is located from New Brunswick, Canada to South Carolina, United States and the western most part reaching Kentucky. Within the range, they are discontinuous and found in localized areas along limited stretches of certain river systems. [2]
Ophiogomphus acuminatus, the acuminate snaketail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to the United States, where it is known from Alabama and Tennessee. Its natural habitat is rivers.
Ophiogomphus, commonly known as snaketails, is a genus of dragonflies in the family Gomphidae. Most of the species in the genus Ophiogomphus have beautifully marked green club-shaped abdomens, which are more noticeable in the males.
Ophiogomphus anomalus, the extra-striped snaketail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in Canada and the United States. Its habitat is rivers.
Ophiogomphus cecilia, the green snaketail, green gomphid, or green club-tailed dragonfly, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.
Ophiogomphus edmundo, the Edmund's snaketail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Ophiogomphus incurvatus, the Appalachian snaketail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is intermittent rivers.
Gomphurus externus, the plains clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.
Ophiogomphus australis, the southern snaketail, is a dragonfly in the genus Ophiogomphus ("snaketails"), in the family Gomphidae ("clubtails"). Ophiogomphus australis is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus aspersus, the brook snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus susbehcha, the St. Croix snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus bison, the bison snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the dragonfly family Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus mainensis, the Maine snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus colubrinus, the boreal snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the dragonfly family Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus smithi, known generally as Sioux snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. Other common names include the yellow-rayed lasthenium and sand snaketail. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus westfalli, or Westfall's snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis, the rusty snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus occidentis, the sinuous snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus arizonicus, the Arizona snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
Ophiogomphus carolus, the riffle snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in North America.
