The comet darner (Anax longipes) is a common species of dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae.
| Comet darner | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Aeshnidae |
| Genus: | Anax |
| Species: | A. longipes
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| Binomial name | |
| Anax longipes Hagen, 1861
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Description
editThe comet darner is a large dragonfly and has a green thorax and bright red abdomen. Females have a brownish abdomen patterned with blue spots.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editComet darners are found in shallow lakes and ponds which tend to have extensive beds and grasses and lack fish. They are found along the eastern United States from Missouri, Michigan, New England and some even further north.[3]
Conservation status
editIts conservation status is of "least concern" according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Paulson, D.R. (2017). "Anax longipes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T164953A71148798. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T164953A71148798.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Comet Darner: Anax longipes Hagen, 1861
- ^ Paulson, Dennis (2009). Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West. p.233.