Bug FAQDashed Ringtail
Erpetogomphus heterodon · Order: Odonata · Family: Gomphidae
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The Dashed Ringtail lives near rivers. It occurs in Mexico and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It is found along river habitats.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its range includes Mexico and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 2 of 51 states and DC. Most records: New Mexico, Texas.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
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Same family (Gomphidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erpetogomphus_heterodon
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