Insect
Swamp Darner
Epiaeschna herosThe Swamp Darner is a very large dark dragonfly patterned with green thoracic stripes and green abdominal rings. Adults patrol shaded woodland roads and swamp margins, while aquatic larvae ambush prey in still forested wetlands.
large dragonflywoodland wetlandaerial predator
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyMosquitoes, midges, smaller dragonflies
Predators
- birds
- frogs
- larger dragonflies
ThreatsWetland drainage, polluted water, insecticides, drought, and removal of forested buffers
HabitatsForested swamps, woodland pools, marshes, shaded ponds, wet trails, and slow streams
Life spanAquatic development takes one to several years; adults live for weeks to months
Classification
- OrderOdonata
- FamilyAeshnidae
- GenusEpiaeschna
- SpeciesEpiaeschna heros
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Remain on firm ground and avoid damaging shaded wetland vegetation during observation.
Responsible observation
- Size: Expect a dragonfly substantially larger than most pond species.
- Pattern: Look for green rings along a dark abdomen and green chest stripes.
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Wetland Territory
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