Ophiogomphus species*
(ODONATA: GOMPHIDAE)
*This genus not found at Cedar Creek

	Note small anal loop of 3-4 cells in hindwing
Ophiogomphus  wing venation

 

howei-carolus-rupinsulensis-susbehcha

Ophiogomphus exuviae

 

		The most common member of the genus.  Found throughout much of eastern Minnesota
Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis*

 

		A small uncommon species of the St. Croix and Snake Rivers in east-central Minnesota
Ophiogomphus howei*

 

			A species recently discovered along the middle reaches of the St. Croix by Tim Vogt and Bill Smith of the Wisconsin DNR
Ophiogomphus susbehcha*

 

	A fairly common species of midsize sand/gravel streams of NE Minnesota.  Note black line across face.
Ophiogomphus colubrinus*

 

(Further information on this family) * - not found at Cedar Creek