Unicorn Clubtail (Arigomphus villosipes)

Identification: Green thorax with two incomplete lateral thoracic stripes, two black shoulder stripes, eyes green to blue-green, the abdomen is black with yellow steaks on lateral and dorsal sides, S8 & S9 are black with reddish-brown lateral markings and S10 is yellow.

Male- lateral view- Highland County, Virginia
June 30, 2006

 

2nd Male- lateral view- Highland County, Virginia
June 30, 2006

 

Male- dorsal view- Highland County, Virginia
June 30, 2006

 

Two males squaring off for territory, Highland County, Virginia
June 30, 2006

 

Note the crown point on the occiput for which the name is derived