Western clubtail

Gomphus pulchellus

''Gomphus pulchellus'', the western clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in Western Europe, although absent in the British isles. Its natural habitat are clean ponds and canals, clay and mud holes.
Gomphus pulchellus Gomphus pulchellus. A nymph climbed up to achieve the last stage of metamorphosis, a dragonfly emerged quietly. Gomphus pulchellus,Western clubtail

Appearance

The species is 47–50 mm long. It is the only Gomphidae that lacks the "club-shaped" abdomen, in spite of its name. As an adult, it is mainly pale olive-green with blue eyes.
Western Clubtail Found this dragonfly, obviously a fresh one, near Buren the Netherlands Geotagged,Gomphus pulchellus,Netherlands,Spring,Western clubtail

Behavior

It emerges early in spring, and can be seen as soon as the end of March in the South of France and flies until August depending on the location.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyGomphidae
GenusGomphus
SpeciesG. pulchellus
Photographed in
Netherlands
Portugal