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36 Records
Status
Southern Pygmy Clubtail (Lanthus vernalis) is a tiny denizen of small forested streams and seeps, much like Northern Pygmy Clubtail (L. parvulus). This species may also be found on somewhat larger streams than its northerly counterpart (Paulson, 2011). Both species are easily overlooked, as they tend to inhabit streams low in overall odonate diversity, and consequently, odonatologist coverage. They are surely more common than records may indicate. In the state of Maryland, this species is known from three widespread counties (Richard Orr's The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Maryland and the District of Columbia). It is ranked as S2 (state rare).
Description
Southern Pygmy Clubtail shows one black lateral stripe on the side of the thorax (T4). Its relative, Northern Pygmy Clubtail, has two lateral thoracic stripes (T3-T4). (Paulson, 2011).
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Source: Wikipedia
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Lanthus |
| Species: | L. vernalis
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| Lanthus vernalis Carle, 1980
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Lanthus vernalis, the southern pygmy clubtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae.[1][2][3][4] It is found in eastern North America. One of the smallest of the clubtails, it is typically found near small, clear running trout streams. The larvae can live up to 5 years before emergence. [1]
The IUCN conservation status of Lanthus vernalis is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lanthus vernalis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "Lanthus vernalis species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "Lanthus vernalis". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "Lanthus vernalis Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "List of Endangered Species". IUCN Red List. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "Odonata Central". Retrieved 2018-04-23.
Further reading
[edit]- Kalkman, V. J. (2013). Studies on phylogeny and biogeography of damselflies (Odonata) with emphasis on the Argiolestidae (PhD). Leiden University. hdl:1887/22953.