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unknown nymph - Ophiogomphus australis
Copyright © 2008 Guy E. Crauwels

unknown nymph - Ophiogomphus australis
Wiggins , Black Creek, Perry County, Mississippi, USA
January 6, 2008
Size: approx 1 1/4"
These critters make tracks in the sand on the banks of the creek , and dig into the sand quickly.

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Contributed by Guy E. Crauwels on 8 January, 2008 - 2:28pm
Last updated 20 January, 2008 - 10:14pm

Dragonfly Nymph
Guy-

I believe your unknown nymph to be a dragonfly of family Gomphidae, perhaps Ophiogomphus australis (Southern Snaketail).
… Roger Rohrbeck, 9 January, 2008 - 4:07am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks. I thought it had many
Thanks. I thought it had many attributes of a dragonfly nymph , but most of the ones I have seen aren't built or behave like a wet mole cricket .
It's ability to dig into sand underwater was amazing .
… Guy E. Crauwels, 9 January, 2008 - 11:07am login or register to post comments

 
Burrowing Behavior of Gomphids
Guy-

The larvae of family Gomphidae burrow in sand or other substrate, and lie in wait for prey while partially submerged.
… Roger Rohrbeck, 9 January, 2008 - 3:29pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
I was unaware that some dragonfly nymphs burrowed , thank you for the info.
… Guy E. Crauwels, 14 January, 2008 - 3:42pm login or register to post comments

Not an expert opinion but...
A dragonfly nymph but no idea which species.
… Ron M, 8 January, 2008 - 2:35pm login or register to post comments

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