Nebraska Dragonflies and Damselflies

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Shadow Darner

Aeshna umbrosa

The Shadow Darner male has paddle (wedge) shaped appendages. This species has straight thoracic stripes with a small backwards projection, giving them a 'walking cane' appearance. It also has no face stripes and very small blue abdominal spots. It flies late in the afternoon into the evening and prefers shade. Females usually have green markings on the thorax and abdomen.

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