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Ophiogomphus obscurus

Ophiogomphus obscurus

A species of Snaketails

General Info About Ophiogomphus obscurus
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Attributes of Ophiogomphus obscurus
Colors
Black
Green
Yellow
Habitat
Along fast-flowing river and stream
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitoes, moths, flies, mayflies
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Ophiogomphus obscurus
Stable population
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Distribution Area of Ophiogomphus obscurus
Russia
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Life Cycle of Ophiogomphus obscurus
Egg The egg of ophiogomphus obscurus is laid in water or moist areas. As the embryo develops, it prepares to enter the next stage. The egg is typically small, oval, and blends with the environment for camouflage.
Naiad After hatching, the naiad of ophiogomphus obscurus is aquatic, voracious, and predaceous. It undergoes several molts, increasing in size each time. The naiad lacks wings and resembles the adult in basic shape and predation habits.
Subimago The subadult ophiogomphus obscurus resembles the adult more with each molt but still lacks fully developed wings and reproductive organs. This stage may occur multiple times as the nymph grows.
Adult Emerging from the water, the adult ophiogomphus obscurus's development is marked by fully developed wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is streamlined and hardened, and it now focuses on flying and reproduction.
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Interesting Facts About Ophiogomphus obscurus
The ophiogomphus obscurus has remarkable vision, with up to 30,000 individual lenses in each compound eye, enabling unparalleled detection of movement.
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Scientific Classification of Ophiogomphus obscurus
Class
Bugs
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Order
Odes
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Family
Clubtails
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Adult Habitat of Ophiogomphus obscurus
Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater Habitats, Grasslands and Prairies
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Habitat Preferences of Ophiogomphus obscurus Through Different Life Stages
The naiad stage of ophiogomphus obscurus hides beneath rocks or debris on the sandy or muddy bottoms of clean streams and rivers, often in areas with moderate to swift currents. As they transition into the adult phase, they typically emerge onto adjacent vegetation or rocks. To find the naiads, one might explore the shallows, carefully turning over stones and inspecting the aquatic vegetation. Meanwhile, locating adults of ophiogomphus obscurus usually requires a visit to nearby riverbanks or streamsides. The adult ophiogomphus obscurus is most commonly seen perched on rocks, plants, or the ground, close to the water where it emerged.
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Beneficial Effects of Ophiogomphus obscurus
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Mosquitoes, Aquatic Insects
With impressive hunting skills, ophiogomphus obscurus expertly captures its prey mid-flight using their sharp mandibles. As both naiads and adults, they have an appetite for small insects, favoring mosquitoes. This appetite for pests makes them both a natural spectacle and an ally in controlling insect populations.
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