- Source: Comet darner
The comet darner (Anax longipes) is a common species of dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae.
Description
The comet darner is a large dragonfly and has a green thorax and bright red abdomen. Females have a brownish abdomen patterned with blue spots.
Distribution and habitat
Comet darners are found in shallow lakes and ponds which tend to have extensive beds and grasses and lack fish. They are found along the eastern United States from Missouri, Michigan, New England and some even further north.
Conservation status
Its conservation status is of "least concern" according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Comet darner
- Green darner
- Anax concolor
- Anax (dragonfly)
- List of Canadian dragonflies
- Gildersleeve Mountain
- List of least concern insects
- Bear Hollow Creek
- List of least concern arthropods
- Elsa Lanchester
