INSECTS

Extra-striped Snaketail

Ophiogomphus anomalus

Native

41.5 mmLength

Dragonfly or damselfly in the family Gomphidae 41.5 mm long. Lives near water. Feeds on insects. Its aquatic larva feeds on animal prey.

There are 11 observations of Extra-striped Snaketail in Québec, mostly in Lanaudière, Outaouais and Chaudière-Appalaches, and it has been reported in 5 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

Lanaudière4
Outaouais4
Chaudière-Appalaches1
Centre-du-Québec1
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean1

Habitat

Similar species

Riffle SnaketailOphiogomphus carolus