Septima's clubtail
ExploreGomphus septima
Type: invertebrate
Status:
Species Guide
Septima's clubtail
Gomphus septima
Species Type: invertebrate
Conservation Status:
IDENTIFICATION
This large species reaches 2.2” and has a dark brown and pale green coloring. The eyes are grayish green and the abdomen is dark brown with yellow spots. The female has wider dorsal markings and paler legs.
Distribution & Habitat
DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT
The Septima’s clubtail found in New Jersey is a disjunct regional subspecies, found along the Delaware River in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. It is found only in few segments of the Delaware River where major tributaries join the river.
Diet
DIET
Larvae are predatory and adults feed on other invertebrates
Life Cycle
LIFE CYCLE
In late May emergence takes place and the adults are active throughout June.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Odonata
- Family: Gomphidae
- Genus: Gomphus
- Species: G. septima