A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society

Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society

Ashy Clubtail
Place name abbreviations: MPEA – Middle Patuxent Environment Area; PRSP – Patuxent River State Park; PVSP – Patapsco River Valley State Park; WMA – Wildlife Management Area.
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Species common name Scientific name |
Length (in inches; M and F if different) | Flight season Relative abundance |
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Habitat. |
Ashy Clubtail Phanogomphus lividus |
1.8-2.2″ | E-Apr — E-Jul Common. |
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Habitat: Slow rivers, streams w/ mud bottom/in open areas; often lands on ground. Hunts near ground level in forest clearings and fields. Unwary, roller-coaster flight. |