Midland clubtail

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Gomphus fraternus

Type: invertebrate

Status:

Species Guide

Midland clubtail

Gomphus fraternus

Species Type: invertebrate

Conservation Status:

IDENTIFICATION

Reaching 2”, the midland clubtail is a medium-sized dragonfly currently found only in northern New Jersey. Identified by pale gray-green eyes, that sometimes appear pale blue, it has thick green and black striping on thorax, and a black abdomen with pale green and yellow markings. Females are similar in appearance with a more robust abdomen.

Distribution & Habitat

DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT

Currently, the midland clubtail has only been identified twice in Sussex County, near a large river with sand and mud substrates.

Diet

DIET

Nymphs eat a wide variety of aquatic insects; adults feed on flying insects.

Life Cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Little is known about the flight season of the midland clubtail in New Jersey; however previous encounters have been in June.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Class: Insecta
  • Order: Odonata
  • Family: Gomphidae
  • Genus: Gomphus
  • Species: G. fraternus