Common Green Darner

Anax junius

Explore the Common Green Darner (Anax junius) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Common Green Darner is a large dragonfly found near ponds, marshes, and other freshwater habitats across North and parts of South America. Powerful flight supports long migrations in some populations, and both aquatic larvae and flying adults are predators of smaller invertebrates. It can help regulate insect populations around wetlands.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Arthropods › Insects › Odonata › Aeshnidae › Anax

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: North America, South America

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Common green darners migrate long distances, with different generations completing stages of the journey.