Shadow Darner vs Slaty Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shadow Darner | Slaty Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna umbrosa | Libellula incesta |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 45-52 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shadow Darner
A large, dark darner that hunts in shaded forest edges during evening hours. It is widespread across North America in wooded habitats.
Did You Know?
It is a crepuscular hunter, most active during the dim lighting of dawn and dusk.
Slaty Skimmer
A dark, slate-blue dragonfly of eastern North America. Mature males are uniformly dark blue-black, making them distinctive at ponds.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few North American dragonflies where males are almost entirely dark blue-black.