Sinictinogomphus clavatus (Golden flangetail)

Habitat: larvae found in still water e.g. ponds and reservoirs

General appearance: body large sized, up to 40mm long; rod-like antennae; elongated labium with 8 - 9 teeth on anterior margin; wing pads parallel reach to abdominal segment V; abdomen tapering to the end with protruding lateral spines on ab. seg. VII & VIII; dorsal spines on abdominal segments II - IX; distinct dark markings present on abdominal segment VII to IX.