Green Darner Dragonfly Poster – Wildlife Art

Green Darner Dragonfly Poster

The Green Darner gets it’s unique name due to it’s resemblance to a darning needle. These are a species of dragonfly native to much of the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean and Tahiti. They are one of the largest dragonflies, with a wingspan of over 4.5 inches and a body length of 4 inches.

The adults are formidable predators, feeing on many different insects such as mosquitoes, wasps, butterflies, bees and other dragonflies. Green Darners mate in mid-air, on the ground or hanging from vegetation. They are the official insect of the state of Washington.

For more information visit: National Park Service, University of Minnesota, and BugGuide.net as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

The Green Darner Dragonfly poster features highly detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations, along with information about the animal and a map showing it’s range. The artistic design is complete with both common and scientific names in a title across the top of the image. The poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps. The posters can be signed or customized by the artist upon request.