Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus) Exuviae


Tweed, Ontario, the Moira River, east of town near Collin's Point: rock-bottomed river with fast flowing water, rapids and emergent rocks, the shoreline vegetation consists of wooded areas and clearings supporting tall grasses and wildflowers.
Female Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus) exuviae – distinctive, large (about 40 mm) with a leaf-like profile (June 09, 2014).

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Aspects of another Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus) exuviae – note the enlarged third antennal segments (the round nubs at the front of the head) typical of family Gomphidae naiads (June 09, 2014).