Common Green Darner
Anax junius
The adult Common Green Darner patrols ponds, marsh edges, fields, and open corridors near water. It hunts on the wing, catching mosquitoes, flies, and other small insects with spiny legs during fast aerial chases. This dragonfly is a strong flier and one of North America’s best-known migratory dragonflies. Adults often appear early in spring and may travel long distances between breeding and overwintering areas.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Common Green Darner Nymph
- Common Green Darner