Phanogomphus cavillaris, the sandhill clubtail, is a species of clubtail dragonfly endemic to the Southeastern United States, found from Central Peninsular Florida to Southern Alabama as well as some of North Carolina. Adult individuals are found in scrub-like or other dry, sandy, lightly vegetated habitats located near a stream or lake. Just like most other gomphids, the sandhill clubtail has an enlarged end of the abdomen as well as eyes located farther apart than the average Anisoptera.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sandhill Clubtail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phanogomphus minutus
- Phanogomphus hodgesi
- Phanogomphus westfalli
- Phanogomphus diminutus
- Phanogomphus oklahomensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Gomphidae
- Genus
- Phanogomphus
- Species
- Phanogomphus cavillaris
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