Ophiogomphus smithi, known generally as Sioux snaketail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. Other common names include the yellow-rayed lasthenium and sand snaketail.[1][2][3][4] It is found in North America.[1]

Ophiogomphus smithi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Ophiogomphus
Species:
O. smithi
Binomial name
Ophiogomphus smithi
Tennessen & Vogt, 2004

The IUCN conservation status of Ophiogomphus smithi is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ophiogomphus smithi Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  2. ^ "Ophiogomphus smithi species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  3. ^ "Ophiogomphus smithi". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  4. ^ "Ophiogomphus smithi Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  5. ^ "List of Endangered Species". IUCN Red List. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  6. ^ "Odonata Central". Retrieved 2018-04-22.

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