Riverine species typically associated with moderate to slow flowing water. It breeds in unpolluted, meandering rivers, which have a depositional nature.

• Recreational use of rivers and river banks during the emergence period.
• Excessive/unsympathetic river dredging.
• Water pollution.
• Riparian woodland deforestation.

Listed as Near Threatened in the British Odonata Red List 2008.

Very localised on rivers in England and Wales including the Thames, Arun, Dee, Severn, Wye and Teifi.

The club-shaped body means this species is unlikely to be confused with any other UK species.

Common Clubtail Management Profile