Green-striped Darner vs Three-veined Dragonfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Green-striped Darner Three-veined Dragonfly
Scientific Name Aeshna verticalis Neodythemis trinervulata
Order Odonata Odonata
Family Aeshnidae Libellulidae
Size 63-72 mm 35-45 mm
Habitat Woodlands Forests
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions North America Madagascar
Conservation Least Concern Data Deficient

Green-striped Darner

A large darner of eastern North America with prominent green thoracic stripes. It flies late in the season and is often seen patrolling woodland edges.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the latest-flying darners in eastern North America, active into late October.

Three-veined Dragonfly

A small forest dragonfly with a characteristic three-veined wing pattern that distinguishes it from related species. Males are dark with blue reflections.

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Did You Know?

It is one of several Neodythemis species that are extremely difficult to find due to their preference for deep shade within intact forest.