Scissortails
Genus Neurogomphus Karsch, 1890
Africa
- Endemic to tropical Africa with fourteen known species
South Africa
- One species
General information:
- A feature of the fairly small to large (hindwing 26-41 mm) species is that the conspicuous pale marking on the abdomen club, if present, is on abdominal segment 8, not 7 as is usual in gomphids.
- Adults are rarely seen, probably because most species inhabit larger rivers and emerge seasonally.
- They can suddenly appear and, unusually for gomphids, are rather slow and approachable, perching with hanging abdomen..
Identification guide
- Click HERE for a list of southern African Clubtails by image
- Click HERE for an identification guide for Clubtails based on images of the thorax
Synopsis
- Only males are shown To view females follow the links to the species main page
- Click on all images to enlarge.
Credit to Klaas-Douwe Dijkstra for the descriptions
Distribution
Distribution Map
Africa
Topographical Map
Africa
Political Map
Africa