Green Darner

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iGreen Darner
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Hexapoda Class: Insecta Order: Odonata Suborder: Anisoptera Family: Aeshnidae Genus: Anax Species: A. junius
Binomial name
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

[edit] References

• Anax junius (TSN 101598). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 8 February 2006.