It is found in North America, often in clearings near small rivers and streams.

The larvae can be found surviving in streams designated as intermittent, and may live up to 5 years before emerging as an adult in early summer.

[2][3][1][4] The IUCN conservation status of Cordulegaster obliqua is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival.

[1][5][6] These two subspecies belong to the species Cordulegaster obliqua:

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