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Maine Snaketail / Ophiogomphe du Maine
(Ophiogomphus mainensis)

Size: 42-46 mm

First Fundy record: Not yet known for the park or Albert County, but almost certainly here.Status/Habitat: Relatively common and widespread in New Brunswick in proper habitat, but cryptic behaviour and good at hiding in streamside vegetation. Prefers clear, rocky streams with good to excellent water quality.

Flight period in New Brunswick: May 10th- October 3rd

ID Hints: Our only Snaketail with little or no pale, dorsal markings on S8 and S9.

Nature Notes:

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Denis Doucet, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Denis Doucet
2. (c) Denis Doucet, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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