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Green Darner Dragonfly — printable fact sheet
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Green Darner Dragonfly
Anax junius
The Green Darner Dragonfly is one of the largest and most recognizable dragonflies in North America, noted for its bright green thorax and distinctive blue abdomen. This agile flyer is renowned for its incredible long-distance migratory journeys, often traveling thousands of kil…
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- Unlike most insects, the Green Darner Dragonfly migrates in swarms that can number in the millions, similar to some species of birds.
- Green Darner Dragonflies are among the few dragonfly species known to migrate long distances, sometimes over 2,500 kilometers. Their name 'darner' comes from the resemblance of the female's abdomen to a darning needle. Green darners are capable of flying at speeds up to 56 km/h (35 mph).
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