Nebraska Dragonflies and Damselflies

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Russet-tipped Clubtail

Stylurus plagiatus

The Russet-tipped Clubtail is a member of the Stylurus, or Hanging Clubtail genus. These clubtails often perch on leaves, which tip with their weight, leaving the dragonflies hanging nearly vertically.

The Russet-tipped Clubtail is long and slender with a green and black (or brown) striped thorax and a russet to yellow club. The green markings on top of the thorax may be in the shape of a W. The eyes may be blue, turquoise or green. Abdominal segments 8 and 9 have yellow spots on the sides and top, and the legs are two-tone. The female is nearly clubless but is marked much like the male.

Males patrol large areas over water and may hover motionless before zipping off to a new location.

Blue indicates record in Beckemeyer database.
Green indicates record in Sibley database.
Yellow indicates sight or photographic record.