Gomphus quadricolor

Gomphus quadricolor
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Gomphus
Species: G. quadricolor
Binomial name
Gomphus quadricolor
Walsh, 1863

Gomphus quadricolor, the rapids clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in eastern North America. Its natural habitat is medium to large rivers. It is threatened by degrading habitat quality.

This is a small dragonfly: 1.6 to 1.8 inches (41 to 46 mm) in length. Adults have bluish-green eyes on a yellowish-green face. The body has brownish-black and yellowish-green stripes and its wings are transparent.

Adults feed on small flying insects.

The aquatic larvae hatch in slow-moving pools.

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