Gomphus modestus Needham, 1942 Gomphurus modestus, the Gulf Coast clubtail,[2] is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.

It is endemic to the southeastern United States, and is found in medium to large, slow-flowing rivers over rock, mud and sand substrates.

[1][3] This species was formerly a member of the genus Gomphus.

It is now considered to be a member of the genus Gomphurus, after that name was elevated in rank from subgenus in 2017.

[3][4][5][6] The IUCN conservation status of Gomphurus modestus is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival.