INSECTS

Shadow Darner

Aeshna umbrosa

Insects
Native
Shadow Darner, photo 1 of 5
Shadow Darner, Nymph
Shadow Darner, Male
64–73 mmLength

Dragonfly or damselfly in the family Aeshnidae 64–73 mm long. Lives near water and in forests. Feeds on insects, animal prey and fish. Its aquatic larva feeds on animal prey. Forages in flight.

There are 666 observations of Shadow Darner in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Estrie and Mauricie, and it has been reported in every region. They peak in August and September and become rare from November to June.

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