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Swamp Darner

Epiaeschna heros

Photo by Brian Parsons
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Field Notes

Description:

Large Darner dragonfly (~3.5" long) seen laying eggs in vernal pool

Habitat:

Shaded woodland streams, ponds, and wetlands

Notes:

2 Females seen laying eggs (ovipositing) in vernal pool

Reference Links:

Species Epiaeschna heros - Swamp Darner - BugGuide.Net

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Great Lakes Monitoring
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The Holden Arboretum
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Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes Region
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PublishedJune 2, 2014

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