Swamp Darner

The Swamp Darner is a common darner species in much of Virginia.  It is a species likely to be observed early and for a long period of time during the year from Spring into Summer.

Images of a Female:

 

Swamp Darner, female, lateral view

Swamp Darner, female, lateral view

Swamp Darner, female, dorsal view

Swamp Darner, female, dorsal view

Swamp Darner, female, lateral thoracic view

Swamp Darner, female, lateral thoracic view

Images of male:

Swamp Darner, late season male

Swamp Darner, late season male; lateral view

Swamp Darner, later season male; dorso-lateral thoracic view

Swamp Darner, late season male; dorso-lateral thoracic view

Swamp Darner, late season male; dorsal view

Swamp Darner, late season male; dorsal view