Aeshna eremita

Aeshna eremita (lake darner) is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae. It is found in Alaska and northern United States and across Canada.[1][2] It is similar in size and markings to the Canada darner, but has a black line across its face.[2]

In wheel position

Lake darner
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Aeshnidae
Genus: Aeshna
Species:
A. eremita
Binomial name
Aeshna eremita
Kirby, 1896

References
  1. Dunkle, S.W. (2000). Dragonflies through Binoculars: A Field Guide to Dragonflies of North America. New York:Oxford University Press, p.57.
  2. Kurt., Mead (2009). Dragonflies of the north woods (2nd ed.). Duluth, MN: Kollath-Stensaas Pub. pp. 34–45. ISBN 9780979200656. OCLC 290498286.


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