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Green Darner

Anax junius

Photo by cdo2
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Field Notes

Description:

Body is 4" - 5" long.
6" wing span.
Green body with brown ridge on the back.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard in Dallas/ Fort Worth area, 200 yards from retained pond. Temperature - high 50's F.

Three were found on a potted succulent exposed to sunshine. None were found on a second potted succulent located in the shade. One was found on a patio umbrella.

Notes:

We had four of these dragonflies in our backyard this morning.

Species ID Suggestions

Green Darner

Anax junius

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PublishedOctober 10, 2013

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