- Clubtails
- Gomphidae Family
- Horned Clubtail
- Arigomphus cornutus
- Jade Clubtail
- Arigomphus submedianus
- Plains Clubtail
- Gomphus (Gomphurus) externus
- Cobra Clubtail
- Gomphus (Gomphurus) vastus
- Pronghorn Clubtail
- Gomphus (Phanogomphus) graslinellus
- Sulphur-tipped Clubtail
- Gomphus (Phanogomphus) militaris
- Pale Snaketail
- Ophiogomphus severus
- Common Sanddragon
- Progomphus obscurus
- Riverine Clubtail
- Stylurus amnicola
- Brimstone Clubtail
- Stylurus intricatus
- Elusive Clubtail
- Stylurus notatus
- Russet-tipped Clubtail
- Stylurus plagiatus
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The Plains Clubtail is common in Nebraska. This species is black with extensive yellow or greenish markings. It has a large abdominal club. All the abdominal segments are marked with yellow on top. Segment 9 has the widest yellow spot: a large square or oval on the top. It is often found resting on rocks along streams. The female is similar to the male. It is similar to the Pronghorn Clubtail, which is smaller and has a differently shaped clasper. It is also similar to the Sulphur-tipped Clubtail, which is also smaller and has more yellow on the club.
Plains Clubtail
Blue indicates record in Beckemeyer database.
Green indicates record in Sibley database.
Yellow indicates sight or photographic record.
Size: 52-59 mm (2.0-2.3 in)
Habitat: rivers with moderate current and muddy bottoms
Great Plains Range: TX, OK, KS, NE, SD, ND, NM, CO, WY, MT, MO, IA, MN
Flight season: May to September