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This genus contains one of our largest dragonflies. It is a widespread darner
found all across the Eastern United States. It is of dark brown coloration
with broad green dorsal and lateral thoracic stripes. The abdomen is dark
brown with narrow paired green rings and patches on the sides. The wings may
be tinted pale yellow or amber. It's bright blue eyes are quite prominent
and can be seen from afar. The Swamp Darner is our only brown darner that
displays green abdominal rings.
Females are similar to males in appearance
These darners have a strong fast flight. The Swamp Darner is a shade-loving
bug which inhabits woodland ponds and slow streams. In the evening hours they can
be observed in feeding swarms over woodland areas and appear as little airplanes
in the skies. They can often be observed hanging up in the shade of tree branches.
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