Phanogomphus exilis, the lancet clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae widespread and common throughout southern Manitoba, Ontario, and the northeastern United States.

[2][3][4] The adults are approximately 4.3 cm (1.7 in) long.

The last two abdominal segments have yellow patches on the outer edges.

[5] The IUCN conservation status of Phanogomphus exilis is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival.

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