Pale Snaketail

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The Pale Snaketail (Ophiogomphus severus) is a fairly widespread clubtail that lives along low elevation mountain streams throughout the West, into portions of the Midwest.

Males and females look similar, with the green thorax serving as the primary field identification clue.

Bison Snaketails look similar, however they have a distinct brown stripe on the thorax.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels