A green darner dragonfly with its wings spread, perched on green foliage.

Adult green darner (Anax junius).

Creator: Bruce Marlin

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Species record

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 occurs across much of North America, with migrants reaching Central America and other populations on Pacific islands and in Asia. Adults use waterside vegetation, while their young develop in freshwater and hunt aquatic animals.

Classification in this archive

  1. Kingdom: Animals
  2. Phylum: Arthropods
  3. Class: Insects
  4. Order: Odonata
  5. Family: Aeshnidae
  6. Genus: Anax

Habitat and distribution

Selected documented locations — not a complete species range.

Habitat
riparian habitats, herbaceous vegetation, freshwater ponds, wetlands
Selected regions
Asia, North America, Oceania

Conservation status

Conservation status not recorded.

Did you know?

  • A young green darner can catch aquatic insects, tadpoles, and even small fish underwater.

Sources and attribution