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INSECTS

Cobra Clubtail

Gomphurus vastus

Insects
Native
Cobra Clubtail, Adult
Cobra Clubtail, Male
Cobra Clubtail, Female

Dragonfly or damselfly in the family Gomphidae. Lives near water. Feeds on insects.

There are 86 observations of Cobra Clubtail in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches and Outaouais, and it has been reported in 8 of the 17 regions. They peak in June.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale51
  2. Chaudière-Appalaches15
  3. Outaouais8
  4. Estrie5
  5. Montérégie4
  6. Nord-du-Québec1
  7. Laurentides1
  8. Abitibi-Témiscamingue1

Habitat

Water’s edgepeupleloup

Similar species

Midland ClubtailGomphurus fraternus
DragonhunterHagenius brevistylus
Black-shouldered SpinylegDromogomphus spinosus
Common SanddragonProgomphus obscurus
Skillet ClubtailGomphurus ventricosus
Elusive ClubtailStylurus notatus
Ashy ClubtailPhanogomphus lividus
Lancet ClubtailPhanogomphus exilis
Beaverpond ClubtailPhanogomphus borealis