At least 11 Cobra Clubtail dragonflies (Gomphurus vastus) were spotted during a photowalk with Michael Powell in Fairfax County, Virginia USA, including 10 females and one male. This blog post features several photos of female No. 4.

08 JUN 2020 | Fairfax County, VA | Cobra Clubtail (female)
This individual is a female, as indicated by her terminal appendages and rounded hind wings.

08 JUN 2020 | Fairfax County, VA | Cobra Clubtail (female)
The last two photos are my favorite in the set. Isn’t she a beauty?

08 JUN 2020 | Fairfax County, VA | Cobra Clubtail (female)
Related Resource: Cobra Clubtail dragonflies (females) [No. 1a and 1b]
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Tags: Cobra Clubtail dragonfly, Family Gomphidae (Clubtails), female, Gomphurus vastus, terminal appendages
June 22, 2020 at 10:08 am |
Great photographs of a really beautiful dragon!