riverine clubtail (Stylurus amnicola) male at Ludwig Prairie Preserve IA 653A4824
This riverine clubtail looks pretty cool with that big bulbous swelling, or club, at the back end of its abdomen. Those bright green eyes are gorgeous too. Riverine clubtails range throughout the northeastern U.S. and into southern Canada but are rarely seen since they are uncommon everywhere and very elusive for they typically rest high up in the tree canopy. It was neat to find this wandering individual out on Ludwig Prairie of all places.
riverine clubtail (Stylurus amnicola) male at Ludwig Prairie Preserve IA 653A4824
This riverine clubtail looks pretty cool with that big bulbous swelling, or club, at the back end of its abdomen. Those bright green eyes are gorgeous too. Riverine clubtails range throughout the northeastern U.S. and into southern Canada but are rarely seen since they are uncommon everywhere and very elusive for they typically rest high up in the tree canopy. It was neat to find this wandering individual out on Ludwig Prairie of all places.