Where to See
| Latin Name | Gomphus vulgatissimus |
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| Habitat | Riverine species typically associated with moderate to slow flowing water. It breeds in unpolluted, meandering rivers, which have a depositional nature. |
| Threats |
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| Status & Distribution | 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. |
| Similar Species | The club-shaped body means this species is unlikely to be confused with any other UK species. |
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| Species Group | Dragonflies |
| Identification Notes |
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| Larval Information | Distinct squat, flat body shape. Pointed face. |