Range & Habitat:

Recorded throughout the northern part of the state; the Camden County record is curious.

Usually seen at rocky riffles of small rivers and large streams where it seems to disappear as it flies over the ripples.

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male dorsal

female lateral

female dorsal

Description:

Our smallest clubtail, distinguished by the rings around each abdominal segment and the white claspers. See Southern Pygmy Clubtail for comparison. Other clubtails with a ringed pattern are much larger. Males are green with black thoracic markings; the green is replaced with yellow in females and young males. 

Conservation Status:

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

Flight season:

Early Date: 5/30
Late Date: 9/9

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