Ophiogomphus severus is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is commonly known as the pale snaketail.
Subspecies There are two described subspecies of Ophiogomphus severus. The following are the two subspecies: Ophiogomphus severus montanus Ophiogomphus severus severus
References Ordonates Frame Catalogue of Life : 2009 Annual Checklist Ophiogomphus severus (Pale Snaketail) Dragonflies, Anisoptera, of California CALIFORNIA CLUBTAILS