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Swamp Darner dragonfly (male)

Epiaeschna heros

Description:

These dragonflies were spotted past the observation deck at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Va. Swamp Darners are the largest dragonflies at the park.

Habitat:

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntl...

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2 Comments

Louisa
Louisa 11 years ago

Thanks Walter!

Geodialist
Geodialist 11 years ago

Appearances to the contrary, Swamp Darners are fliers, not perchers. Good catch, Louisa!

Louisa
Spotted by
Louisa

Hybla Valley, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Aug 2, 2012
Submitted on Aug 9, 2012

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