Green Darner
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| Anax junius (Drury, 1773) |
The Green Darner or Common Green Darner (Anax junius) is a dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae, native to North America. It is one of the biggest and fastest-flying dragonflies, able to reach speeds of 85 km/h (55 mph). This species has several nicknames, including "Darning Needle" for its speed, "Mosquito Hawk" for its predatory habits, and "Lord of June" for its abundance during the summer season.
[edit] External links
- Green Darner diagnostic photographs, male and female, mating wheel
- BBC story about their migration
- Green Darner on Animal Diversity Web
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