About Erpetogomphus designatus Hagen, 1858
Erpetogomphus designatus, commonly known as the eastern ringtail, is a species of clubtail dragonfly that belongs to the Gomphidae family. This species is found across Central America and North America. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) currently lists Erpetogomphus designatus with the conservation status "LC" (least concern), meaning there are no immediate threats to the survival of the species. Its overall population is stable, and this IUCN conservation status was most recently reviewed in 2017.