Pale snaketail

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