Clubtails
Clubtails are very distinctive as most species have the ends of the abdomens enlarged and clublike. They are usually seen perching horizontally on rocks or other flat surfaces. Males usually have a larger club than females and raise it to display it like a flag. They have separated eyes, but they are separated by less than an eye-width. Many species are uncommon, have short flight seasons or restricted ranges. Most clubtails live near and lay their eggs in flowing water. They are voracious predators that hunt flying insects. The life cycle of clubtails is 2 years or more. There are 98 species of clubtails in North America.
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