NO. 033
Dragonflies & damselflies
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Metallic green-blue body
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NO. 032
Illustration · not shown at life size
Illustration · not shown at life sizeDragonflies & damselflies / Insect
Common green darner
Anax junius
A green middle and four long wings help you spot this dragonfly. Its young live underwater.
Let’s look closerLittle clues
Three things to notice.
Green thorax.
Bull's-eye mark on the forehead.
Young live underwater.
Out in the world
Where to look.
Around southeastern Wisconsin
Ponds, fields, and lakefront migration.
When to look
Spring through fall. Watch for travelers near Lake Michigan during migration.
Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.
A closer look
One clue is just the start.
The green middle is called the thorax. An adult male has a blue abdomen; females usually have different colors.
A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.
Keep exploring
Meet the neighbors.
For curious grownups, too
Read a little further.
Original summaries, with references for deeper reading.
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Artwork & downloads.
- Original artworkUnmodified source PNG
- Transparent front PNG76.2 mm canvas · opaque white labels on a clear background
- Editable front SVGLarger backed labels · one fact · embedded illustration
- Reverse QR SVGConfirmed permanent destination · white backing
- Reverse QR PNGConfirmed permanent destination · white backing
Front artwork is made for a 3-inch clear disc. Revised artwork still needs a physical check. Reverse QR files use the confirmed permanent website.
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