Gomphidae
Ophiogomphus cecilia (Fourcroy, 1785)
Gaffellibel	Green Snaketail (Green clubtail)	L: 50 - 60 mm
Relevant Dutch literature

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	Adult (male), Paarlo, Limburg, July 26, 2009
	Adult (male), Paarlo, Limburg, July 26, 2009
	Adult (female), Heinasuo, Finland, July 26, 2008
	Adult (male), Paarlo, Limburg, July 26, 2009
	Adult (male), Paarlo, Limburg, July 26, 2009
	Adult (male), Paarlo, Limburg, July 26, 2009

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Habitat: Large lowland rivers (see photo).

River De Roer, Paarlo, Limburg, The Netherlands July 26, 2009

River De Roer, Paarlo, Limburg, The Netherlands July 26, 2009  

 

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Distribution: In 2000 a population was discovered along the river Roer in the central part of Limburg (south-east of The Netherlands). Last years the species is increasing and some new localities are discovered

Flight season: June to October, but highest numbers in July

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Status: Seriously endangered but this requires re-evaluation

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