Nebraska Dragonflies and Damselflies

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Lance-tipped Darner

Aeshna constricta

The Lance-tipped Darner is a widespread dragonfly with paddle or wedge type claspers. The first side stripes are somewhat bent in the middle and are often greenish yellow on top and blue below. It is very similar to the Paddle-tailed Darner, but the Lance-tipped lacks a facial cross line. The females may be blue, green or yellow and have large, pointed appendages (shaped like lances). The female Shadow Darner has appendages that are narrow and not pointed. Both sexes may be found perching (hanging) in low plants.

Blue indicates record in Beckemeyer database.
Green indicates record in Sibley database.
Yellow indicates sight or photographic record.