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Green Darner Dragonfly

Anax junius

Description:

The anax junius or common green darner, after its resemblance to a darning needle, is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae. One of the most common and abundant species throughout North America, it also ranges south to Panama.

Habitat:

Common Green Darner. Adults are strong flyers and may be found anywhere but are more common near larval habitat: still marshy waters, fresh and slightly brackish. Females oviposit in aquatic vegetation, eggs laid beneath the water surface

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20dsherrod
20dsherrod 4 years ago
Green Darner Dragonfly
Anax junius Green darner - Wikipedia


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20dsherrod

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Sep 19, 2019
Submitted on Sep 19, 2019

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