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Shadow Darner

Aeshna umbrosa

Description:

Mating pair. Large dragonflies, about three inches long from head to tail tip. Females have brown eyes instead of green, and lack the blue coloration. These are seen April through November.

Habitat:

Tall grasses, nearby pond.

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2 Comments

Geodialist
Geodialist 11 years ago

Great catch, Shane!

Shane_S
Shane_S 11 years ago

Thanks, Livan!

Shane_S
Spotted by
Shane_S

New York, USA

Spotted on Aug 27, 2009
Submitted on Jun 29, 2012

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