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  Black-shouldered Spinyleg
            Dromogomphus spinosus Selys, 1854

Species distribution map

Range & Habitat:

Recorded throughout the northern half of the state, it can be found along rivers, streams and lakes.

 Black-shouldered Spinyleg male 

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Description:

Description not yet completed

 

Conservation Status:

State: S4 - Apparently secure in New Jersey

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

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Flight season:

Early Date: 6/8
Late Date: 9/14

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Flight Season
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Number of Records
18 
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11 18 7 4
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Months

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