Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Cobra 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. | |||
| Cobra Clubtail Gomphurus vastus |
1.9-2.2″ | E-May — L-Jun Uncommon |
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| Habitat: Larger rivers. Alternating sand/gravel; brush near water’s edge. Sun-shade interface, hovers 8–20 inches above water w/ abdomen raised. | |||
Male
June 16, 2006
Old Frederick Road, PVSP
Bob Solem/June Tveekrem (photo)
Male
June 16, 2006
Old Frederick Road, PVSP
Bob Solem/June Tveekrem
Exuvia
June 1, 2013
Old Frederick Road, PVSP
Richard Orr