Elusive Clubtail

Thanks for this information Steve! Very interesting. As to why it was in the grass, could it be because this was right after a heavy rain? It was actually moments after the rain subsided that I found it.

Finding this species perched in grass is really unusual as they typically perch high in trees. The common name is pretty descriptive as they are not seen that often. While Riverine will patrol back and forth over riffle areas in rivers, Elusive will dive down to the riffles, grab something, and head back to the treetops. They are difficult to catch.

Thank you Steve! Changes have been made.

Not a Blue Dasher. Not even a Libellulidae. Look at the eyes. They do not touch meaning this a Gomphid. Appears to be an Elusive Clubtail - Stylurus notatus. Here in western Iowa I often find this species with Stylurus amnicola - Riverine Clubtail.