About Phanogomphus exilis (Selys, 1854)
Phanogomphus exilis, commonly known as the lancet clubtail, is a dragonfly species belonging to the Gomphidae family. It is widespread and common across southern Manitoba, Ontario, and the northeastern United States. Adult lancet clubtails are approximately 4.3 cm (1.7 inches) long. This species gets its common name from the lancet shape of the male's claspers. Its body is black, with green stripes on the thorax and green triangles on the abdomen. Yellow patches appear on the outer edges of the last two abdominal segments. The flight period of this species runs from June to July. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed Phanogomphus exilis as least concern (LC), meaning there is no immediate threat to the species' survival. Its population is currently stable, and its IUCN conservation status was last reviewed in 2018.
