Genus Aeshna - Mosaic Darners

Classification · Other Common Names · Numbers · Print References · Internet References · Works Cited

A. umbrosa vs. constricta? - Aeshna umbrosa - male

Variable Darner thorax pattern - Aeshna interrupta - male

Dragonfly on driveway - Aeshna constricta

Mottled Darner - Aeshna clepsydra - male

Lance-tipped Darner, new for Kouchibouguac National Park in 2009! - Aeshna constricta - male

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies)

Suborder Anisoptera (Dragonflies)

Family Aeshnidae (Darners)

Genus Aeshna (Mosaic Darners)

Other Common Names

Blue Darners

Numbers

fifteen species listed at The Odonata of North America

Print References

Dunkle, pp. 45-59, plates 4-6 (1)

Internet References

Notes on Michigan Aeshna

Aeshna from New Hampshire

Identifying Mosaic Darners (Aeshnas) in Maryland

Insects of Cedar Creek

Works Cited

1.	Dragonflies Through Binoculars: A Field Guide to Dragonflies of North America By Sidney W. Dunkle

Contributed by Cotinis on 29 August, 2004 - 6:32am
Additional contributions by Robin McLeod, Tony-2
Last updated 9 November, 2008 - 3:20pm

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