Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus)

Common, statewide in NC.
Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus) Note yellow along top of abdomen except on the club, and note yellow cerci. Females, like this one, have brown eyes.

Durham Co., NC 30 May 2003

Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus)

Common Sanddragons exhibit a small basal dark spot on wings.

Durham Co., NC 30 May 2003

Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus)

Males have olive-greenish eyes.

Durham Co., NC 2 July 2005
Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus) Common Sanddragons have a distinctive look, even from a distance.

same individual as above
Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus) Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus)

Caswell Co., NC
17 June 2006

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