Green Darner

Scientific name: Anax junius (Drury)
(Odonata: Aeshnidae)

Facts: Dragonflies come in a variety of colors. Many of them have patterns on the wings. Dragonflies hold their wings flat when at rest. The green darner is a representative of the dragonfly group. Darners are large high flying dragonflies which can be difficult to collect. They are occasionally a problem around bee hives when they prey on bees.

Photo credit: J. A. Jackman, Extension Entomology, Texas A&M University