Lancet Clubtail - Gomphus exilis

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Lancet Clubtail
Gomphus (Gomphus) exilis Selys, 1854

Species distribution map

Range & Habitat:

Occurs throughout the state. Should be looked for in the NY metro area where it has not yet been recorded

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male dorsal

female lateral

Description:

Noticeably smaller than other Slender Clubtails; usually brighter than Ashy Clubtail, usually with a full length dorsal spot on S7. The frontal stripes are usually "Z" shaped but the upper leg may be a separate spot or missing altogether. See the Slender Clubtail ID page for more detail or take the ID quiz!

Conservation Status:

State: S5 - Demonstrably secure in the state

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

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Flight season:

Early Date: 4/23
Late Date: 8/12

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Flight Season

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Number of Records

	46
	0

Months

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Date, distribution, and status data courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJOS