Based on Suhling et. al., 2014 which I use for identifying Odonatan larvae, this specimen corresponds with the description of Lestinogomphus (based on the long hind legs which reaches abdominal segment 9, excluding the breathing tube). However, no image of the habitus of Lestinogomphus is attached, nor can be found online, hence my question.
I also have the larvae of Phyllogomphus which is totally different from this, based on general size and other dimensions.
Based on private replies so far, I conclude that this is the larva of Lestinogomphus. Thanks everyone
It is much easier to identify adult dragonflies then the larva. Why not rear the final instar larva till adult and then identify it.
Dear Abiodun Matthew Adedapo
I can't help you indentifying this insecta, but see this website (allow you knowing faster your sp according to its database)
https://www.insectidentification.org/bugfinder-start.asp
Good luck,
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