Aeshnidae is a family of dragonflies commonly known as darners and includes some of the largest dragonflies. There are 41 species in North America in 11 genera. Below are some species and videos.

List of Species

ODONATA (Dragonflies & Damselflies)

Suborder ANISOPTERA (Dragonflies)

Family Aeshnidae

Aeshna canadensis CANADA DARNER

Aeshna palmata PADDLE-TAILED DARNER

Aeshna constricta LANCE-TIPPED DARNER

Aeshna verticalis GREEN-STRIPED DARNER

Anax junius COMMON GREEN DARNER

Coryphaeschna ingans REGAL DARNER

Epiaeschna heros SWAMP DARNER

Rhionaeschna multicolor BLUE-EYED DARNER

Nymphs

VIDEOS

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