Jade Clubtail

Jade Clubtail

Arigomphus submedianus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Houston

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%

47 Verified sightings at Houston
May Best month

About the Jade Clubtail

The jade clubtail (Arigomphus submedianus) is a dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. Its total length is 51 to 55 mm (2.0 to 2.2 in). The jade clubtail species typically are around for the spring and summer season, from April to July. Their habitat consists of ponds, lakes, muddy environments and canals which often may help with adjusting their body temperature. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Houston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Austin 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Dallas 🇺🇸 United States
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Jade Clubtail in Houston?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Jade Clubtail sighting in Houston on a given day, based on 47 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 288th most-seen of the 1057 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Jade Clubtail in Houston?

April to June

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Jade Clubtail in Houston on a given day, against under 5% in July to March, the lowest months.

Is Houston the best place to see a Jade Clubtail?

Yes

Of the 4 cities where we can rate Jade Clubtail sightings, Houston has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Austin (United States, under 5%) and Chicago (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Jade Clubtail sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Jade Clubtail is recorded against all the insects logged in Houston (47 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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