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Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: aquatic

Feeding Habits
Adults: predaceous
Immatures: predaceous

Size: 57 to 120 mm
Flight : strong flier

North American
Species: 24 in Canada

Odonata Aeshnidae
Darners

Front Wings: membranous
Hind Wings: membranous
Mouthparts: chewing
Antenna Length: shorter than body
Antenna Shape: straight
Front Legs: unmodified
Hind Legs: unmodified

Special Characteristics: Aeshnidae are usually dark coloured with the thorax blue or greenish. They have clear, glassy wings. Their eyes are hemispherical and meet on top of the head.

Comments: This family includes the largest dragonflies. They are found around ponds and swamps. Adults are very strong fliers that will patrol a hunting territory along the edge of the water body.

Species:
Aeshna interrupta

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Distribution:

Comments:
This species is found near marshes in the late summer.