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The Common Green Darner, also known as ''Anax Junis'', is a type of insect more commonly known as a dragonfly [1]. This species is considered to be larger than most, and can be spotted flying over top of open fields [2]. They are referred to as 'Darners' because it was old belief that dragonflies were the 'Devil's Darning Needles', and that they could sew people's mouths shut [3]. | The Common Green Darner, also known as ''Anax Junis'', is a type of ""insect"" more commonly known as a dragonfly [1]. This species is considered to be larger than most, and can be spotted flying over top of open fields [2]. They are referred to as 'Darners' because it was old belief that dragonflies were the 'Devil's Darning Needles', and that they could sew people's mouths shut [3]. | ||
[[File:GreenDarner.jpg|260px|thumb|left|This is a photo of an adult Green Darner.]] | [[File:GreenDarner.jpg|260px|thumb|left|This is a photo of an adult Green Darner.]] | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 9 May 2022
The Common Green Darner, also known as Anax Junis, is a type of ""insect"" more commonly known as a dragonfly [1]. This species is considered to be larger than most, and can be spotted flying over top of open fields [2]. They are referred to as 'Darners' because it was old belief that dragonflies were the 'Devil's Darning Needles', and that they could sew people's mouths shut [3].
Description
Distribution
Habitat
Diet
References
[1] Common Green Darner | Department of Entomology. (n.d.). . https://entomology.umn.edu/common-green-darner.
[2] Miner, A. (n.d.). Anax junius. https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Anax_junius/.
[3] Not Green Darners (Family Aeshnidae). 2011, October 11. .
Images:
1. https://www.istockphoto.com/search/2/image?phrase=green+darner
2. https://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/dragonfly/Dragonflyprintout.shtml