075. Pronged Clubtail – Gomphus graslinii – European Dragonfly photo
The Pronged Clubtail ( Gomphus graslinii ) is only found in France, Spain and Portugal and is a species which can be found somewhat later in the season, from June until August, when compared to other Gomphids which may be at the same site. The slower stretches of larger rivers in the hills are preferred for breeding.
KEY I/D FEATURES
This species has much stronger yellow colouration. The forked appendages on males is one of the easiest identification features which can be seen through binoculars on males. The black border around the yellow on Segment 9 of the abdomen forms a goblet shape. On the thorax the yellow antehumeral stripes are narrower than the black stripes next to them. The legs are black with yellow stripes on the femora.