The Riffle Snaketail is a small, bright green-and-yellow clubtail dragonfly associated with clean, fast-flowing rivers and streams. Its club-tipped abdomen is characteristic of the gomphid family. It is highly sensitive to water quality and its presence is used as an indicator of healthy, unpolluted waterways.
Best time to see a Riffle Snaketail
The best time to see a Riffle Snaketail is June, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 265 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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