description Robust Baskettail Overview
The Robust Baskettail (Epitheca spinosa) is a species of emerald dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. The insect was formally described by the entomologist Hermann August Hagen in 1878 and is native to the eastern United States. It is typically found near ponds, lakes, and marshes, where it breeds in still-water environments. As its common name suggests, this dragonfly possesses a distinctly thicker and more robust abdomen compared to other closely related baskettail species.
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What is the scientific name of the Robust Baskettail?
The Robust Baskettail is scientifically named Epitheca spinosa. It is an emerald dragonfly in the family Corduliidae.
Who described the Robust Baskettail?
The species was formally described by entomologist Hermann August Hagen in 1878. It is native to the eastern United States.
Where does the Robust Baskettail live?
It is typically found near ponds, lakes, and marshes in the eastern United States. These freshwater habitats provide the conditions needed during its life cycle.
Is the Robust Baskettail a clubtail dragonfly?
No. It is an emerald dragonfly in the family Corduliidae, not a clubtail in the family Gomphidae.
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